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Posted on April 8, 2022April 7, 2022 by student

According to the UN, 80% of people displaced by climate change are women. In many regions of the world, women are primary caregivers and providers of food and fuel. This Read More …

Posted in  Recycling  ,  Student's Corner , SustainabilityTagged  Recycling  , Activism, activist, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, women empowermentLeave a comment

Sustainable Action Movements

Posted on January 26, 2022January 21, 2022 by akadrie

These days there are numerous climate action events happening around the world. COP26, Paris Climate Agreement, and Fridays For Future or Climate Strike are probably a few you have heard Read More …

Posted in  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged Activism, COP26, Environmentalism, Global Day of Action, movements, Paris Agreement2 Comments

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Posted on September 6, 2019September 7, 2019 by student

Haunting the minds of millions of people around the globe, environmental problems are today very crucial in our society. Many international organizations have undertaken various projects to help to mitigate Read More …

Posted in  Student's Corner Tagged Activism, Environment, SustainabilityLeave a comment

Student’s Corner

Posted on February 22, 2019February 17, 2019 by student

This past summer, a 16-year old Swedish girl named Greta Thunberg sat outside the Swedish parliament building next to a sign that translates to “School strike for the climate.” She Read More …

Posted in  Student's Corner , SustainabilityTagged Activism, Climate change, news2 Comments

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Posted on August 26, 2015July 6, 2015 by Patricia Beaumont

There are eco-resorts scattered across the globe. For instance, Alaska, Bermuda, Australia, Turkey, and Madagascar all boast sustainable resorts for your next getaway.

Posted in  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged Activism, Advocacy, air pollution, China, Climate, Europe, global warming, Health, Policy, The Lancet2 Comments

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