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Genetically Modified Crops

Genetically Modified Crops Economic Issues             Genetically modified crops have been the subject of debate for decades now. There are both advantages and disadvantages when it comes to...

Day Zero in Cape Town, South Africa

Day Zero in Cape Town, South Africa The term “day zero” describes a day when the entire Cape Town would not have water running in their taps. The targeted day zero was postponed after...

Ecological Footprint Update and Course Reflection

Ecological Footprint Update and Course Reflection The past few weeks have been very educational. I have learned more ways to reduce my ecological footprint. For instance, I learned about using...

The Journey to Sustainability

The Journey to Sustainability Human activities greatly impact environmental sustainability; therefore, a sustainable environment implies that human beings adopt a lifestyle in which they utilize...

Ecological Footprint Comparison

Ecological Footprint Comparison Week 1 Week 5 Difference ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT Hectares: 7 6.6 0.4 # Earths: 4.3 4 0.3 Top 3 Consumption Categories: Food Services Shelter Shelter Mobility Mobility...

Nature Experience Project

Nature Experience Project For this project, I went to a park in my neighborhood with a small forest, a hiking trail, and a pond. I went to the park in the morning, a time I knew that there would be...