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The purpose of this report is to catalogue the nature and interrelatedness of mammal and human lives within the Loreto Region’s Amazon Rainforest. In Peru, there are 4 million indigenous peoples, including the Maijuna21. These peoples are traditionally subsistence hunters who have seen the changes aided by foreign agents, specifically loggers, in their homes. “The […]

This video consists of a series of interviews that three amazing women at COP24 were able to grant me. It offers three different perspectives on not only the REDD+ program, but also on the value and next steps in conserving tropical forests. Links to the full interviews will be added below. Special thanks to the […]

So you tried being vegan/vegetarian but found it so darn difficult. Difficult for you, for your family, for your friends, your cat…I understand, I’ve been there trust me. I love ice cream. I would eat it even if it was snowing. But there’s problems with consuming dairy and there’s especially problems with consuming meat. Now […]

All credits go to Haniela’s for coming up with this recipe! I did make some slight adjustments though to make it more vegan/vegetarian friendly: Ingredients 3 cups (450grams) all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup (226grams) vegan butter, unsalted, softened to room temperature 1 cup (200grams) granulated bone-char-free sugar 1 pasture raised egg, room temperature […]

What is one effective way to not simulate international agreements? Have environmental students try it out. We’re a hopeful bunch… On November 14th, I participated in a mock United Nations simulation to negotiate the world’s contribution to climate change. The goal was to limit temperature increase to under 2 degrees and to receive $100 billion […]

Sources: Acosta, L. J. (2017, April 25). Millions of Colombians at risk to climate change: Minister. Botero, Eduardo U. (2015, December) El cambio climático y sus efectos en la biodiversidad en América Latina. United Nations. Cancilleria. (n.d.). Climate Change. Gobierno de Colombia. El cambio climático en Colombia. (n.d.). Todo Es Ciencia. Gobierno de Colombia. Semana […]

Video sources and figures: Efficacy of LEED-certification in reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission for large New York City office buildings by John H.Scofield Guide to LEED Certification: Commercial Emory Office of Sustainability Initiatives – Buildings World Bank Group: Low-carbon infrastructure: an essential solution to climate change? by Deblina Saha Running water out of […]

Sources:
The Carbon Cycle
How do human CO2 emissions compare to natural CO2 emissions?
Why scientists think 100% of global warming is due to humans
Climate Change: How do we know?
Rising Global Temperatures and CO2

Before we start let’s review a little on the history of this issue: And if that video was too long and you want a quick reminder of how the greenhouse effect and climate change work here’s one narrated by a kid: So as both videos explain, the changing of the climate is indeed a natural […]