Light pollution is an often forgotten form of pollution when it comes to the major concern of the environment in industrial areas. This blog explores the harmful pollutant and what can be done to reduce it.
Illinois Senate Bill 2408: A Greener Future Lies Ahead but Roadblocks may Arise
Ecocide: A New International Crime & a Push for Change
Where's Our Seat at the Table? An overview of how the Black Community has Been Left out of Spaces Meant to Combat Environmental Issues Despite Being Disproportionately Affected by Climate Change?
Weaving Responsibility into the Fabric: Increasing Consumer Knowledge on Clothing Company Ethics
The Clean Economic Revolution: Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement and the Future of Climate Legislation in America
In his blog post, 2L staffer Trevor Payton discusses the history of the United States’ climate change fight and analyzes three different presidential administrations’ approaches to the issue. Here, Payton highlights the benefits to Biden re-entering the U.S. into the Paris Climate Agreement by way of executive action and assesses the implications going forward.
One Health: The Collaborative Approach To Pandemic Prevention
Zoonotic diseases not only impact the health and safety of people across the world but wreak havoc on the global economy as well. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the One Health approach to eradicating animal-based diseases is gaining traction—that is, taking a collaborative health approach for people and animals to understand their shared environment and work toward eliminating the spread of infectious diseases.
Paper or Plastic?
You’ve been asked the question countless times: paper or plastic? But have you ever thought about how many single-use plastic bags retail stores across America go through? In this piece, staffer Scott Kunde examines the detrimental effects of single-use plastic bags and calls state legislators and consumers alike to act now.
