Poor water quality - whether used in the production of food or directly injected - has long been recognized to be a serious detriment to human health on a global scale. Specifically, poor water quality is a chief contributor to the occurrence of food-borne illnesses,...
This past March, after nearly two decades of discussion and negotiations between states, UN member countries have finalized a treaty dedicated to "ensuring the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction" (UN). Being referred to as the "High Seas...
For many low-income households in the U.S., access to a supermarket or a large grocery store with nutritious food is severely narrow. These households live in "food deserts", which are regions where people have limited access to food. Food deserts tend to be located in...
The generation and disposal of waste are some of the greatest challenges that the world faces in the 21st century. Reusing and recycling otherwise discarded waste are effective methods to drive environmental sustainability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and introduce raw and packaging materials into the...
Saxons Go Green is a club at Langley High School that drives action to promote environmental activism among the student body through activities such as raising awareness, hosting cleanups, and promulgating sustainable habits. As Vice President of the club, I've recently spearheaded an initiative that...
Composting is a popular way for individuals and communities to reduce their food waste and instead, repurpose their waste into something beneficial. Compost is organic material that can be added to soil to supplement plant growth. Considering that food scraps and yard waste constitute more...
Throughout the year, Potomac Conservancy, a non-profit organization in the DC metro area, hosts several cleanups led by volunteers. These events are open to everyone and offer opportunities for individuals to take action toward a cleaner community. I am a member of Potomac Conservancy's Volunteer...
Upon completing this book, I've grown to understand the steps and facets required to "avoid a climate disaster" as presented by Gates. In this book, Gates draws on his knowledge of studying climate change and its adverse effects, and his investments in innovations that strive...
Located in the North Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and California, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a collection of marine debris and litter that has collected in the ocean. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is the largest accumulation of ocean plastic in the world, made...
As the usage of plastics becomes increasingly prevalent, more single-use plastics are accumulating in and polluting waterways. These plastics degrade and break down into smaller pieces, constituting microplastics, and pose mainly two ways they can lead to human ingestion. Firstly, thousands of cities and regions...
