A debate had started on the topic of whether animals should hold some rights. Animals are classified and things...
I have read this post about the evolving technology of cars. Today, there is a driverless car, that has...
Where Does the Plastic Really Go?
, , , April 2020, Climate Action, Environment & World, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
In the article, “The Truth About Recycling”, recycling brings little to no benefit to the environment. As we recycle,...
In the article, “The Future of Meat?”, discusses how there’s a new way to produce meat and is beginning...
¨The Dilemma¨
, , , Crime, Environment, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
The article, “The Dilemma” starts with two roommates one who needs a ride to the dentist and the other...
The article, “Are Driverless Cars a Good Idea?” explains how the evolving technology in the future might allow for...
According to the article, “Pigs Got Game,” some scientists have taught four pigs how to play video games. Apparently,...
What is Climate change causing?
, , , Call to Action, Climate Action, Environment, Environment & World, Refugees, 1
After watching the informative video by NASA called “Climate Change”, “ I understood the harmful effects of Climate Change. ...
Are Zoos Ethical?
, , , Environment, Environment & World, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, 0
In the article, “Are zoos ethical? ” I learned that zoos are used to help keep endangered species safe....
In the article, “Is America Ready for Electric Cars?” I learned that one of the world’s largest car manufacturers...
Are Labels on Unhealthy Foods Needed?
, , , Environment & World, Good Health and Well-Being, Managing Impulsivity, Spring 2021, 0
In the article, “Are Warning Labels on Unhealthy Foods a Good Idea?” I learned that obesity rates have doubled...
Fusion Power and Future Technologies
, , , Affordable and Clean Energy, Environment & World, Nuclear Energy, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
At the rate that humans are producing greenhouse gases, we are likely going to cause irreversible changes to the...
Did you know that there are scientists trying to come up with an alternate option for meat? This new...
Since the beginning of time, humans have used the oceans as their own personal trash can, dumping so much...
NowComment Annotations: https://nowcomment.com/documents/266688 In 2014, the organization American Rivers and the Western Resource Association published a 75-page report that...
The Epidemic of Homelessness due to COVID
, , , Fall 2017, Homelessness, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Spring 2021, 3
As the coronavirus pandemic began to take shape, another epidemic came to light, homelessness. Even before the pandemic, homelessness...
The Transition to Green Energy
, , , Affordable and Clean Energy, Environment, Environment & World, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
Over the last decade, the price of renewable energy has decreased drastically to the point where it is finally...
Bears Ears National Monument and the Antiquities Act
, , , Environment, Environment & World, Nature, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
This week, after reading over this New York Times article, I learned more about how the motion to reduce...
The Covid Economy
, , , Coronavirus, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Environment & World, Showcase, Spring 2021, 2
Ever since covid first started the United States has relied too heavily on other countries to create our everyday...
In the article, “Devastation in Central America,” Guatemala and Honduras were affected and torn by two strong hurricanes. The...
The Problem with Ride-sharing
, , , Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, Spring 2021, 5
Just imagine: you just had a great night out with your friends, and you need a ride home. Your...
If We Want To Save Our Public Land, There’s Only One Way To Do It; Together
, , , Climate Action, Environment, 1
Outdoorsmen often have an understanding with one another. Despite geographical, ethnic, or any other number of differences, those of...
Is AI Being Biased?
, , , Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Media, Showcase, Spring 2021, Technology, Technology & Computer Science, 3
Artificial intelligence and technology is being used on a daily basis not only by teenagers but by companies as...
What Happens to the Plastic that we Recycle into Blue Bins?
, , , Climate Action, Environment, Environment & World, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
You finish your bottled water, so you throw it into the blue recycling bin. Great! You’ve done your part...
Air Quality
, , , Environment, Spring 2021, 1
Over 50% of the emissions in Utah, that contribute to our poor air, come from vehicles. In Utah there...
While there are a lot of pros to the potential of switching to nuclear energy, there are also a...
The Colorado River is Nearing its Limits
, , , Clean Water and Sanitation, Environment, Showcase, Spring 2021, This is America, 0
In the first article of his series, “Crisis on the Colorado,” Jim Robbins writes about the exhaustive strain we...
Salt Lake Valley Air
, , , Environment, Spring 2021, 0
I read “Seen as Nature Lovers’ Paradise, Utah Struggles With Air Quality,” which was written by Dan Frosch for...
The Conundrum of Food Waste
, , , April 2020, Environment & World, Responsible Consumption and Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 0
This article from the New York Times talks about the United Nation’s response to the ever-growing threat to sustainability...
The article goes into detail on how for the last decade the topography has made the air quality in...
On Bears Ears National Monument
, , , Environment, Environment & World, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, 0
This week, after overlooking this Washington Post article, which I found through Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints on the...
America Means Selfishness
, , , American Creed, American Dream, Environment, Environment & World, Spring 2021, 0
When it comes to the concept of America, most people think of the land of freedom, honesty, and opportunity....
America Means: Illusion of Freedom
, , , American Dream, Immigration, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
When it comes to the concept of “America”, most people think of a free country with democracy and freedom....
The Importance of Teamwork in Combating Food Waste
, , , Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 0
Food waste is a problem much larger than the restaurant industry. In fact, it goes far beyond the food...
“Wall Street Eyes Billions in the Colorado River” – NYT
, , , Environment & World, Spring 2021, This is America, 0
Link to article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/03/business/colorado-river-water-rights.html Link to annotations: https://nowcomment.com/documents/261839 At the end of the 2015 movie, “The Big Short,” which...
Link to nowcomment Former President Donald Trump, a republican gave a long speech in June of 2019 about the...
I read the research paper “Winter Temperature Inversions and Emergency Department Visits for Asthma in Salt Lake County, Utah,...
Anyone who lives in the American West will tell you of the almost mythical proportions of the wilderness in...
In the article, “No Petting” I learned that no matter how adorable a dog is you should not pet...
Energy and Climate Change
, , , Affordable and Clean Energy, Climate Action, Environment, Environment & World, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
Climate change has been a growing issue to the human race ever since its beginnings in the industrial revolution....
Restoration or Reduction of Bears Ears National Monument
, , , Environment, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, 0
Ever since Biden took office, there has been some mumbling about what will happen to the Bears Ears National...
Air quality is a major issue in Salt Lake Valley. It can affect our health and well-being. What I...
Food Waste In US Restaurants
, , , Environment & World, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Sustainable Cities and Communities, This is America, Zero Hunger, 0
Food waste has been a prevalent issue in the United States for a long time, and it’s high time...
Ever since World War 2 began, plastic has been a massive global problem. Most Americans think that it will...
The Violence in Chicago Neighborhoods
, , , Showcase, Spring 2021, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Violence, 1
A key to Chicago community areas can be found here. I’m sure we’ve all seen or heard at some point...
Endangered species are becoming a huge problem within the world. Many animals are dying due to less land, climate...
In the article “Is It Time to Eliminate the Penny?” two intellectuals Robert Whaples and Mark Weller who give...
The Truth About Recycling
, , , Environment & World, Media, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
Plastic has been a massive world wide problem ever since World War 2 started. Most Americans believe that if...
What really happens to all the plastic Americans toss into blue bins?
, , , Life Below Water, Showcase, Spring 2021, 3
In the article “The Truth About Recycling,” I learned that recycling is actually meaningless and the world is getting...
Marine Conservation, Global Warming, and the destruction of animal habitats is the leading cause of animal extinction. Three-quarters of...
Learning About Fake News and How to Spot It
, , , Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2021, Writing & Communication, 2
In this article written by Alina Tugend about the problems of Fake News, it talks about a particular group...
Electric Car Batteries
, , , Environment & World, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Science & Math, Showcase, Spring 2021, 6
As scientists have discovered over the last few decades, one of the main contributors to the CO2 released into...
I read the article “If Ranching Wants to Survive Drought and Other Climate Hassles, It’s Time to Show Soil...
Saltwater Agriculture; A Green and Blue Solution
, , , Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Environment, Life on Land, Showcase, Spring 2021, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Zero Hunger, 0
Humans have been growing food in much the same way for thousands of years. Much of what has changed...
Homes are a big part of Salt Lake City’s air pollution problem — and are also the solution.
, , , Affordable and Clean Energy, Environment & World, Housing, Showcase, Spring 2021, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 3
In this NowComment article, I went over the issue of air pollution within my state of Utah. Specifically, how...
What To Do With Landfills
, , , Affordable and Clean Energy, Showcase, Spring 2021, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 1
Our world is currently overflowing with landfills due to the amount of unrenewable resources we consume throughout the world....
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
, , , Call to Action, Environment, Environment & World, Life Below Water, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
After watching the video “Ocean Today Trash Day”, I learned that the ocean is very full of trash as...
The article involving technology by Joe Bubar explains how technology has now taken upon our lives and is much...
Is Google/Facebook a threat to technology?
, , , Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Media, Privacy, Showcase, Social Media, Technology, 1
In the article, “Is Big Tech Too Powerful” I learned those top internet companies such as Google, and Facebook...
Whats the type of world that we live in? Everything is digital now and days. Now every classroom has...
In these past years, companies like Google, Apple, and Amazon have become more and more known by many people....
Have Big Techs Become Too Powerful?
, , , Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Media, Media and Message, Showcase, Social Media, Technology, 4
The article, “Is Big Tech Too Powerful?” explains how our lives revolve around technology and how tech companies are...
A Trip to the Past?
, , , Call to Action, Community, Fall 2020, History, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, This I Believe, 0
In the article, “A Titanic Do-Over” I learned that mistakes during the build of the ship were made as...
Is Big Tech Getting Out of Hand?
, , , Fall 2020, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, Social Media, Technology, 0
In the article, “Is Big Tech Too Powerful,” I learned that big corporations such as Google and Amazon are...
RUN!!!!!
, , , Environment, Fall 2020, Science, short fiction, Showcase, Stories, War, Writing & Communication, 0
I watched as The giant, poisonous, green looking cloud rise into the sky and flooded the whole city, I...
Penny Elimination
, , , Argument, Coronavirus, Environment & World, Fall 2020, Media, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0
In the article, “Is It Time to Eliminate the Penny?” I learned that the U.S. produces more than 7...
A drunk driver mysteriously had hit a deer but it became a “zombie deer.” That deer went into the...
The cure had to be here somewhere in this lab room. A disaster was happening. People were dying and...
A Dog’s Purpose
, , , Beauty, Family, Girl, Good Health and Well-Being, Homelessness, Life on Land, Love, Police, 0
The protagonist is playing the story of a dog who goes through four reincarnations, and comes back every time...
Standing Rock Protests and Native American Land Access
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Environment & World, Fall 2020, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 0
I have been recently researching Native American reservations/ land access and also the recent standing rock protests. I chose...
Peacefully Protecting the Land
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2020, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 0
The issue I have chosen to study is the issue of the standing rock pipeline. There is a pipeline...
Native Americans and Mental Health
, , , Environment & World, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, 1
The issue that I am going to talk about is related to Native Americans and the mental health problems...
Are monkeys taking over Thailand?
, , , Community, Fall 2020, Life on Land, Privacy, Showcase, Violence, Zero Hunger, 7
Imagine if you lived in a city that was heavily populated with dogs? Cats? Lizards? Well some people are...
Our country still shows some reliance on oil from industrial booms and many argue that we must protect this...
How to protect our personal information from leaking
, , , Creating Community, Fall 2020, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Privacy, Showcase, 2
Do you worry about your personal information being leaked on the internet? We enter in our information to create...
Are Driverless Cars A Good Idea?
, , , Climate Action, Environment, Fall 2020, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, Transportation, 7
In the article “Are Driverless Cars A Good Idea” Amitai Bin-Nun supports the idea of driverless cars being a...
What is the Quality of life in the U.S
, , , Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2020, Rights, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 2
We know that the United States is one of the wealthiest nations in the world. However, does the quality...
Technology advancement
, , , Climate Action, Design & Style, Environment & World, Nature, Technology, Technology & Computer Science, 1
Fuel cell technology is evolving into a new system of fuel cell technology. That advancement has been advanced to...
How the “History Of Septa” Represents My Neighborhood
, , , Art, Arts & Entertainment, Community, Fall 2020, History, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 0
The mural I am doing in my neighborhood is titled the “History Of Septa.” It is located near Cottman...
How much Trash Is In the Ocean?
, , , AAPI Heritage, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2020, Life Below Water, Nature, Showcase, 5
There is an astounding amount of trash in the ocean. National Geographic claims “there are 5.25 trillion pieces of...
An expected 26 million creatures are utilized each year in the United States for logical and business testing. Creatures...
According to the Journalism of the Royal Society of Medicine, climate change is the weather shifts over long periods...
Wild honeybee populations have been declining in recent years. One cause that was seriously underestimated is urbanization. A study...
Hawaii’s Lava Waterfall
, , , AAPI Heritage, Climate Action, Environment & World, Fall 2020, Showcase, 4
Every day since December, the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii has spewed thousands of gallons of red-hot lava into the...
Having brought the coronavirus that may have originated within its borders largely under control, China began struggling with a...
Should Paid Sick Days Be Required?
, , , Coronavirus, Decision Making, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Politics, 0
In the article “Should Paid Sick Days Be Required” is about Patty Murray who says the people should get...
Global Warming is Really Happening… and Its Getting Bad
, , , Affordable and Clean Energy, Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2020, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Life Below Water, Life on Land, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 0
There’s no denying that global warming is one of the main world issues, but even with the scientific evidence,...
YouTube
, , , Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2020, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, Social Media, 3
On February 14, 2005, YouTube was activated and has developed throughout the years. The first video was uploaded on...
Dog meat is considered a delicacy in parts of China, but there’s growing opposition to it. This year, amid...
Society’s Empathy in Times of Restriction
, , , Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, 8
Empathy is one of the greatest gifts that we, as humans, can have. It is the emotional bond that...
Climate Change is Not Controversial… It’s Really Happening
, , , Climate Action, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2020, Nature, Science & Math, Showcase, 7
There’s no denying that global warming is one of the main world issues, but even with the scientific evidence,...
Virtually Traveling is a Thing Now?
, , , Fall 2020, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, Technology, Technology & Computer Science, 4
This unexpected virus has stopped people from enjoying everyday things such as family gatherings, going to amusement parks, attending...
Will a plastic straw ban actually be effective when it comes to saving our oceans and environment?
, , , Fall 2020, Life Below Water, Showcase, 4
Plastic straws may help you drink without spilling, but the long-term costs are to high. Americans use 500 million...
Economic Changes
, , , Community, Coronavirus, Decision Making, Environment & World, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Happiness, Showcase, Social Class, 0
“With schools closed and the streets empty across the country because of the coronavirus pandemic, many parents are spending...
In what way can we make the world better? Such an open-ended question to ask, I know, but it...
Values That Will Bring America Together
, , , American Creed, Fall 2020, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, 2
Being an American means something different to everyone. Since no two people are the same, they will have different...
Defining The American Dream
, , , American Creed, American Dream, Fall 2020, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, 0
“The American Dream” is a term we hear often as Americans, but what does it really mean? Does it...
Why Is Air Pollution In Utah So Bad?
, , , Fall 2020, Nature, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 1
Utah’s poor air quality has to do with the geography of our state. According to the Utah Department of Environmental...
Can alternative/renewable energy completely replace fossil fuels?
, , , Affordable and Clean Energy, Environment, Fall 2020, Showcase, 1
With the increasingly large issue of climate change, environmental scientists and many others are emphasizing the need for more...
Animal testing is an important issue because more than 100 million animals in the US suffer and die from...
Are we being conditioned?
, , , Climate Action, Constitution, COVID Around the World, Environment & World, This is America, 0
Event 201 was a, “3.5-hour pandemic tabletop exercise that simulated a series of dramatic, scenario-based facilitated discussions, confronting difficult,...
Lake Powell Pipeline Construction
, , , Clean Water and Sanitation, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2020, My Beautiful Neighborhood, Showcase, 0
There has been growing concern among Utahns regarding the construction of a pipeline that would extend from Lake Powell...
How Can We Combat Climate Change Without Hurting the Economy?
, , , Climate Action, Environment & World, Fall 2020, Showcase, 3
There has been a false perception that phasing fossil fuels corporations would eliminate thousands of people’s jobs. In 2015...
How Can We Decrease Worldwide Homelessness and Poverty??
, , , Fall 2020, Homelessness, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 8
I just read an article that advocates for anti-homeless laws, explains why they exist and how homeless people are...
I questioned what impact agriculture has upon global emissions and how we might limit it. To answer this question,...
In the article, “As Indian Classes Go Online, Those Who Can’t Afford Smartphones Go Without” by Vice, talks about...
It is evident that the worlds shark population is rapidly decreasing, which supposedly causes negative effects on the overall...
Animal Testing
, , , Fall 2020, Life on Land, Science, Showcase, 3
“The term ‘animal testing‘ refers to procedures performed on living animals for purposes of research into basic biology and...
In the article, “Should Plastic Straw Be Banned? I learned that straws are not the problem of pollution. Everyday...
With the growing deadly wildfires in California and the west coast, how can the whole country open its eyes to climate change and realize this is a matter of urgent justice?
, , , Climate Action, Environment, Fall 2020, Showcase, 5
Since the Industrial Revolution, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has risen from 290 parts per million...
One thing for sure it is, today we try not to use plastic. Whether it is plastic bags, straws,...
Plastic Bags Are Gonna Stay For A While
, , , AAPI Heritage, Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Environment, Fall 2020, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, 8
Plastic bags have been a staple when buying goods for many years. This has unfortunately lead to a downhill...
Agricultural Emissions and Climate Change
, , , Climate Action, Environment & World, Fall 2020, Showcase, 2
According to an NPR article titled “To Slow Global Warming, U.N. Warns Agriculture Must Change,” a report by the...
Coronavirus failed future generations
, , , Coronavirus, Environment & World, Fall 2020, Showcase, 2
Covid-19 hit the United States February of 2020, and just like our economy and President, the education system didn’t...
What are the top contributors to climate change?
, , , Climate Action, Fall 2020, Showcase, Youth Activism, 0
What are the top companies contributing to climate change? How is our state responding to coronavirus? How is the...
California Wildfires
, , , Climate Action, Fall 2020, Showcase, 0
All over California right now are a lot of fires. These firefighters are fighting for their lives and other...
The Dangers of California Wildfires
, , , Climate Action, Environment & World, Fall 2020, September 2020, Showcase, 7
In the beginning of the year 2020, wildfires have burned over 3.2 million acres in California. Since the early...
In the article “Are we ready for driverless cars?” I received a lot of interesting information from both points...
Car Accidents
, , , Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, 0
In the article “Car Accidents,” I learned that more people need to be educated on why people should take...
Ramadan And The Different Rituals
, , , Coronavirus, Environment, Environment & World, History, Immigration, Memoir, Religion, Showcase, Spring 2020, 3
"Suffering creates creativity"
Coronavirus will change the World
, , , April 2020, Coronavirus, Environment & World, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2020, 3
The coronavirus is going to permanently change the world. It already has, and will continue to do so until...
How is COVID-19 helping the earth?
, , , Call to Action, Environment & World, Showcase, Spring 2020, 3
Coronavirus has had a huge impact on our daily lives. With everyone having to do social distance many people...
IS THE CORONAVIRUS UNINTENTIONALLY HELPING THE EARTH?
, , , Environment, Environment & World, Nature, 1
With the pandemic of the coronavirus rising and people staying in I have begun to wonder if the planet...
How is the government going to stop the production and ban the use of animal testing?
, , , Fall 2019, Life on Land, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, 0
In the article regarding animal testing, I learned that animals don’t necessarily need to be tested as there are...
Mission: Save Planet Earth with Greta Thunberg
, , , Climate Action, Fall 2019, March 2020, Showcase, Spring 2020, 1
Greta Thunberg is a sixteen-year-old activist fighting for climate change. Recently, a few months ago, CNN released a video...
Underlying Issues of the US Healthcare System
, , , Fall 2019, Good Health and Well-Being, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Spring 2020, 2
Under the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, human rights are inherent to all human beings. These human rights...
Kecksburg Pennsylvania: The Town That Saw The Truth
, , , Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, 1
All the previous conspiracy “theories” we have looked at have been relatively mundane, believable, and plausible even. Today however...
Open Letter To People Who Enjoy First Person Shooters
, , , Gaming, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, March 2020, Showcase, Spring 2020, 0
Dear Gamers, If you like first-person shooters you should definitely check out Tom Clancy’s rainbow six sieges. You should...
With spring approaching, many people are getting ready to take care of their gardens again but there’s something else...
Overfishing
, , , Call to Action, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Life Below Water, Raise Your Voice, Showcase, Spring 2020, Youth Activism, 3
Dear Fishermen, Stop overfishing. Fishermen should stop overfishing because if they overfish too much tuna it can become an...
The Coronavirus cannot be contained with a Wall
, , , Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Spring 2020, 0
The current administration in the White House has promoted nationalism as a good thing for the United States. Nationalist...
In recent times the ethicality of producing animals with minimal risk for certain purposes has become very prevalent in...
Backlash on Zoos
, , , Life on Land, Showcase, Spring 2020, 6
I have always focused on the problem with zoos. My articles have always been more one sided. It is...
Australian Wildfire… in the United States.
, , , Showcase, Spring 2020, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 1
The Australian wild fire has been winding down thanks to the efforts of the firefighters and volunteers from all...
More about the education of climate change
, , , Climate Action, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2020, 2
For my topic, I have mainly focused on why climate change needs to be taught in schools and given...
Technological Alternatives to Testing on Animals
, , , Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Life on Land, Showcase, Spring 2020, 0
Recently, I have been researching alternatives to medical and cosmetic testing on animals using technological methods. In particular, a...
It is clear that climate change is an impending issue with which people are faced in a number of...
Religion and Reform: the Climate
, , , Partnerships for the Goals, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Spring 2020, 1
Religion is often portrayed in the media as an antithesis to climate reform and environmentalism. Religion is seen as...
With continued research I have found more information about the Paris Agreement and I conducted my own survey to...
Why Bigger Loans Are Better Than Smaller Loans
, , , Decent Work and Economic Growth, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Spring 2020, 0
My topic is Student Debt. Out of the 6 sources that I have read so far I’ve learned that...
“America Means Us” Blog Post
, , , AAPI Heritage, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Spring 2020, 1
When it comes to the concept of “America”, certain things come to mind. Most people think of opportunity, freedom,...
Are there Effective Alternatives to Testing on Animals?
, , , Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Spring 2020, 2
Animal cruelty through medical and cosmetic testing is at an all time high, with an estimated 115 million animals...
Money in Politics
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Partnerships for the Goals, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Showcase, Spring 2020, 1
Money in politics has been a problem for a long time. Corporate America along with the wealthy are the...
Climate Change Generation: Demanding Change
, , , Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Spring 2020, 0
There have been extensive sources written about the impact and involvement of youth in the environmental cause, and in...
My next three sources I annotated really added to my knowledge on the issue of student loan debt. Currently...
Plant Based Diets and Saving Our Planet
, , , Clean Water and Sanitation, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, 3
In my last youth voice post, I discussed a new plan that New York city schools were implementing into...
The Failing Education System in the US
, , , Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Spring 2020, This is America, 1
The United States is well established with the world’s largest national economy, but it doesn’t seem to look like...
Childhood Hunger in America (Part 2)
, , , Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, Zero Hunger, 0
Childhood hunger is a problem that is often overlooked in the U.S. even though millions of children experience it...
America Means Opportunity. Or Does it?
, , , Decent Work and Economic Growth, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Spring 2020, 0
When it comes to the concept of “America”, most people think of freedom and opportunity. According to Jose Antonio...
America Means A Horrifying Place to Find an Amazing Opportunity
, , , Clean Water and Sanitation, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, 0
When people think of America, they usually think about the “American Dream” or “The Land Of Opportunity”. After all,...
When it comes to the concept of “America”, most people think of freedom and how Americans are very patriotic....
America Means: Diversity
, , , Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, 2
When it comes to the concept of America, most people think of fast food and “The American Dream.” According...
America Means Contradiction
, , , American Dream, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Spring 2020, 0
When it comes to thinking of America, many turn first to the past ideals of this nation. This approach...
Public and Private Zoos
, , , Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, 0
Public zoos are funded by the government, donations, and revenue from entrance fees, to merchandise, and food. Private zoos...
Possible Solutions to Animal Farming Problems and Likelihood of Implementing Plant-based Diet
, , , Clean Water and Sanitation, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, 1
A study conducted by EJ Lea and D Crawford looks at the likelihood of the average person to make...
Why improving education in youth detention centers improves society as a whole
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Partnerships for the Goals, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Prison, Quality Education, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, 2
I have read and annotated three articles that look into education systems inside of youth detention centers, also known...
Tech Companies And Americans Distrust of Them
, , , Fall 2019, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, January 2020, Media, Showcase, Technology, 1
As we all know, we are getting closer to have some advances of technology. In which we get amazed...
So far, the characters in “hombre perro y super gatito” remind me that in the world there are animals...
Death Penalty in the Chi
, , , Death Penalty, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, 3
By Elijah and Lalo Do you feel like people should face the death penalty? Here in Chicago or in...
Go Veggie for a Day
, , , Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Fall 2019, Showcase, Zero Hunger, 7
As climate change continues to be a major issue in our society, evidence is growing that being vegetarian can...
Native American Cultural Revival Campaign
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2019, History, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, 0
The topic which I chose to research about are issues which affect the Native American community, problems such as...
A present problem right now is rapid climate change. This means that the world’s climate and natural world are...
Should We Ban Plastic Bottles?
, , , Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Life Below Water, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 2
Tons of plastic debris is discarded every year, polluting lands, rivers, coasts, beaches, and oceans. The main problem for...
I’ve chosen to study the Australian brush fires, and global warming. Global warming is going to affect me for...
Endangered Species in China
, , , Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Life Below Water, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, 5
In our generation the extinction rate of species has rapidly gone up and “Every hour, 3 species disappear. Every...
How American should proceed in the Middle East
, , , Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, 2
American intervention in the Middle East is an extremely relevant issue in recent history, especially with what recently happened...
Endagered Species In China
, , , AAPI Heritage, Environment, Fall 2019, Life on Land, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, 9
The world is full of endangered species. People around the globe are taking action to decrease the rate of...
INTRO With rising populations in the East Bay riding a bike these days is much more dangerous than it...
Australian fires and climate change
, , , Climate Action, Fall 2019, Life on Land, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, 4
We wanted to write a blog post on the topic of the Australian Bush fires, which were in the...
The Trauma of Separation
, , , Fall 2019, Family, Immigration, Partnerships for the Goals, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, 1
I chose to study immigration detention centers. It is important because this has been a huge problem with today...
Tablets or Textbooks for School?
, , , Fall 2019, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Media, Quality Education, Showcase, Technology, 0
Textbooks have been a classroom necessity for a long time, but now it seems that tablets, and laptops have...
A different Diet
, , , Clean Water and Sanitation, Environment, Fall 2019, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 1
In this article about being a vegetarian, I got a deeper understanding of the pros of being a vegetarian. I...
Environmentalist Youth
, , , Climate Action, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Youth Activism, 0
The climate change generation has increasingly formed part of peaceful protests and demonstrations urging local and global policymakers to...
How wildfires have destroyed Northern California
, , , Environment, Fall 2019, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 4
In every part of the world, natural disasters pose a threat to the people living there, whether it’s the...
Renewable Energy
, , , Climate Action, Fall 2019, Showcase, 3
I have chosen to study renewable energy and its importance in the world today. “We’re in a race against...
AVTR the car of the future?
, , , Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 0
Within society today we face more complex problems everyday. One of our biggest problems is the amount of pollution...
Childhood Hunger in America (Part 1)
, , , Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Zero Hunger, 0
Childhood hunger is a problem that is often overlooked in the U.S. even though millions of children experience it...
History of Vaping
, , , Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Good Health and Well-Being, Life Skills & Fitness, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, 0
The Modern e-cigarette was created in China by a man named Hon Lik in 2003. But not until 2006-2007...
Capitalism vs Democratic Socialism.
, , , Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, 1
A common idea that is spread among the youth of America is a move from a capitalist economy to...
Is a vegetarian diet really have benefits for the environment
, , , Call to Action, Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Life on Land, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 2
Vegetarianism has been around ever since Ancient Greece (570 BC – 495 BC) There were many philosophers back then...
Cost-effectiveness for nonprofits evaluating foster care reform projects
, , , Fall 2019, Family, Good Health and Well-Being, Life Skills & Fitness, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, 0
The article I was reading was basically reviewing the best ways to reform foster care. The author of the...
Homeless
, , , Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Research Help, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 4
Today there are many homeless people everywhere in the united states begging for food and homes to sleep. The...
Free College?
, , , Career & Job Readiness, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Quality Education, Showcase, Student-Centered, This is America, 0
In recent years there has been a debate on whether or not the government should pay for college. Graduating...
Australia’s Warm Winter
, , , Climate Action, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Life on Land, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 2
There have been thousands of fires in Australia since July and it has only just been reported on. Hundreds...
IMMIGRATION IN AMERICA
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2019, Immigration, Partnerships for the Goals, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, This is America, 2
In recent years the topic of immigration has become one of great importance in both political and personal ideas....
Voter ID Laws in the United States
, , , Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Politics, Showcase, 0
United States is a country establish based on a set of ideas such as the freedom of all people,...
Our Planet
, , , Clean Water and Sanitation, Community, Environment, Fall 2019, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 0
What should we do about our environment? By The year 2050 it is estimated that many bad things will...
WILDFIRE
, , , Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Life Below Water, Life on Land, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 1
In recent years, I have been seeing so many news about wildfire. Whether it’s Sichuan, Los Angeles or the...
Is the Green New Deal a reasonable solution to large scale problems?
, , , Climate Action, Fall 2019, January 2020, Showcase, 1
Image credit: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/21/climate/green-new-deal-questions-answers.html Global climate change and economic disparities are becoming hot topic problems in American politics. While some...
Does the death penalty stop the crimes happen?
, , , Crime, Death Penalty, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, 2
There is a controversial issue in our current society, “Does the death penalty stop the crimes happen?” There are...
Is homelessness a problem in your society?
, , , Fall 2019, Homelessness, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 0
Background The forces that affect the homeless are complex and often interactive. Social forces such as addiction, family breakdown...
Love our planet
, , , Clean Water and Sanitation, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 0
Our environment is very important for our lives. We need the fresh air, the clean water and so on....
A problem no one is solving
, , , Clean Water and Sanitation, Environment, Fall 2019, Life Below Water, No Poverty (Economy), Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 3
It seems like we are all aware that plastic consumption is at all time highs. Even if you specifically...
Air pollution is the release of pollutants from humans that cause problems for everyone’s health and the planet itself....
Which Is the Better Option: Electric Cars or Gas Cars?
, , , Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 0
In today’s day in age, electric cars are becoming more popular compared to gas cars. There are many different...
Fashion and Justice
, , , Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0
EBSCO Sources The Real Cost of Your Blue Jeans. Thomas, Dana. “The Real Cost of Your Blue Jeans.” Newsweek Global,...
Two Parties | One Country
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2019, History, Partnerships for the Goals, Politics, Showcase, 1
The U.S. political system is set up for two major parties, because it awards seats in Congress and the...
Outright banning guns won’t work. What will?
, , , Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, 2
In today’s day and age, the topic of gun safety is commonly discussed. The increasing amount of violence, and...
Lack of Education in Sub-Saharan Africa.
, , , Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Quality Education, Showcase, 1
Africa is the least educated continent in the world with 21 percent of 20 to 24-year-olds have less than...
I have learned that there are many different reasons why animals should and should not be in zoos. The...