Maternal Health in the US: Should PFAS be a Concern?
Written by Tess Amore
- May 16
- 2 min
The Prominence of PFAS in POC and Low-income Communities
Written by Caitlin Rissmiller Between military bases and isolated bucolic towns, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, or PFAS, can be...
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- May 12
- 4 min
Eating Insects to Save Insects?
Recently, I have been seeing articles pop up covering the rapid decline of insect populations around the world. I came across an article...
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- May 9
- 2 min
Smoke on the Water
For decades, smoking has been a common, if not essential, activity for people across the globe. It was so popular that it has...
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- May 5
- 3 min
Illegal Fishing & How to Conserve the Health of Our Ocean
Boston University put on a webinar on March 3rd, 2022 about illegal fishing, why it is a major problem, and things that we can do to help...
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- Apr 25
- 2 min
Urban Ocean: The Mission to Clean Up Marine Debris
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration partners with many non-governmental organizations across the country such as...
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- Apr 21
- 3 min
Invest in Our Planet: A History of Earth Day
In the years leading up to the first Earth Day, the planet was not doing so well. Americans were consuming large amounts of leaded gas...
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- Apr 11
- 3 min
What Does the Future of Composting Hold?
Thanks to its efficiency, composting has become an increasingly popular practice. Yet, similarly to other modern processes such as...
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- Mar 21
- 3 min
Taking Action Against Pollution: Killer Whale Populations in the Salish Sea
The Georgia Strait Alliance is a Canadian-based organization dedicated to protecting the Salish Sea, which sits just off the coast of...
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- Mar 10
- 3 min
A Contaminated Ocean Knows No Borders: Protecting the Cape Cod Bay
Did you know that nearly twenty percent of all electricity used in the United States is generated in nuclear power plants? Nuclear power...
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- Mar 7
- 2 min
Using Microplastic Regulations to Incentivize Innovation and Environmental Safety
The world’s microplastic problem is an intensifying issue that must be acted on now. In a new webinar for the Ocean Plastic Webinars...
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- Aug 2, 2021
- 2 min
Equity in Sustainable Fashion
The fashion industry is an ever-evolving reflection of our culture. Fashion is wearable art, meant to be admired, and is indicative of...
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- Jul 21, 2021
- 2 min
Seasonal Waste: How To Have a More Sustainable Beach Day
Beach days are a hallmark of summer. Across the world, people’s summer days are peppered with laying on a towel, jumping in salty waves,...
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- Jul 19, 2021
- 3 min
Composting Series Pt. 2: Different Methods
While composting can be used as a blanket term, there are several methods that are best for certain environments. For example, an at-home...
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- Jul 14, 2021
- 2 min
The Link Between Deforestation and the Darkening Seas
There is a strong link between land and sea, emphasizing the importance of understanding how human activities can impact both. We know...
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- Jun 21, 2021
- 2 min
Mountain Glaciers Are Melting Faster Than Previously Thought
Where do you see yourself in the year 2050? For most of us, this isn’t an easy question to answer. There are so many changing variables...
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- Jun 17, 2021
- 2 min
CO2 Levels Remain High Despite Pandemic-Related Economic Slowdowns
Despite common belief, the environmental impact in the setting of the COVID-19 related economic slowdown has not significantly stalled...
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- Jun 8, 2021
- 2 min
How the ‘Tragedy of the Commons’ Can Amplify the Importance of World Oceans Day
Every year on June 8th, World Oceans Day is celebrated across the globe. This day was created by the United Nations (U.N.) in 1992 to...
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- May 24, 2021
- 2 min
PFAS part three: How is the Federal Government Responding to PFAS Contamination?
The ubiquity and dangers of PFAS are gaining national attention. Several bills and regulations have been proposed at the federal level....
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- May 18, 2021
- 2 min
PFAS part two: What are Lawmakers doing about PFAS in Massachusetts?
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been making headlines in Massachusetts this year. Several towns across the state have...
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