Category: Environmentalism

Earth Week

An Exciting New Discovery About Bumblebees

Recently, a study at the University of Guelph in Canada revealed a find that’s simply un-bee-livable. Bumblebee queens can survive underwater! This discovery came about completely by accident. Ecologist Sabrina Rondeau was initially researching the effects of pesticides on eastern bumblebees. Part of her study included keeping hibernating queen bees in refrigerated tubes of soil, to replicate the conditions of their regular hibernating environments. However, … Continue reading An Exciting New Discovery About Bumblebees

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Environmentalism

Red Fire Ant Nests Have Been Discovered in Italy

Recently, an insect known for its nasty sting has been making headlines. For the first time ever, established red fire ant nests were found in Europe. 88 nests spanning an area of almost 12 acres were discovered near Syracuse, a small town located in Sicily, Italy. Increases in reports of ant stings have led researchers to suspect that red fire ants have been in the … Continue reading Red Fire Ant Nests Have Been Discovered in Italy

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Future Implications

The Debate On Gun Control

On June 2, 2022, President Biden confronted the people of the United States in a public address, reflecting on the recent tragedies involving gun violence across the nation. The President focused his attention on voicing his view on the matter, urging the implementation of potential solutions to the problem at hand. These solutions include the banning of assault weapons, the increasing the minimum age requirement … Continue reading The Debate On Gun Control

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Environmentalism

City E-Club To Give Away Free Saplings

This Saturday the Environmental Club is giving away free saplings. From 9 am until 3 pm, we will be in front of the main doors weather permitting. Please pick up your ordered saplings at whatever time works best for you. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible including the Tree-Plenish organization and our sponsors Lacks Enterprises, Brewery Vivant, and Liberty Footwear. Continue reading City E-Club To Give Away Free Saplings

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Ecology

The Complex Nervous Systems of Lobsters

Introduction When scrolling through this week’s publication, this article might seem like the most random one of all. Why does a lobster’s nervous system even matter? Well, not only are lobsters some of the most fascinating creatures on this planet, but their surprisingly complex nervous systems, comparable to those of humans, are not only the foundations of multiple research studies, but the origin of the … Continue reading The Complex Nervous Systems of Lobsters

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Environmentalism

Climate Change: How it Affects the Human Body

The weather and climate have obvious impacts on human health, but the change in climate is what can have a serious impact. The seriousness and type of health issues vary from person to person. Things such as the climbing of temperatures, increases in the extremeness and frequency of weather events, and rising sea levels are all just some of the factors that affect people’s health … Continue reading Climate Change: How it Affects the Human Body

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Environmentalism

Part of the World May Experience Desert-Like Temperatures by 2070

The World Economic Forum announced that at least 3 billion people could live in places as hot as the Sahara Desert by 2070. Scientists have also stated that conditions could be almost “unlivable” if crucial actions are not taken to stop climate change. Scientists from all over the world collaborated to analyze the rising global temperatures and compare them to past climatic conditions. Their findings … Continue reading Part of the World May Experience Desert-Like Temperatures by 2070

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Environmentalism

Meet Bear 747: Champion of Fat Bear Week

Perhaps the bears at Katmai National Park in Alaska have somehow sensed that 2020 is a stressful year to be hibernating through, or so their legendary weight gain over the past 7 days of Fat Bear Week seems to suggest. This year’s iteration of the completely real holiday that we brought to you last week drew widespread public enthusiasm and tens of thousands of votes … Continue reading Meet Bear 747: Champion of Fat Bear Week

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