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My Take: Climate Change
What is climate change? Climate change is the drastic change in weather that usually occurs in a specific region. This change comes in many forms such as rising temperatures for a prolonged period or the increase in rain and snow activity (NASA 2014). Having understood what climate change
My Take: Be Part of the change
Climate change is a worrying problem that concerns the future of humanity and life on Earth. In fact, in the last couple of weeks, the US was hit by two hurricanes (Ida and Larry) caused by climate change that saw terrible consequences including loss of life and property.
Consequences: Bangladesh is Under Water due to Climate Change
My home country is Bangladesh which is located in South East Asia. Growing up I was privileged to spend half of my life in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is a country which is surrounded by river and oceans with beautiful seasons and natural beauties. But climate change has been affecting
As Students How Can We Help Slow, Stop or Solve Climate Change?
Can you imagine a city where you wake up in a clean environment and breath clear air? No, we cannot, and I believe it is too late for us to stop climate change. We all know deep inside our hearts that we are directly responsible for climate change,
We Stand or We Crumble; Climate United Front
What is Climate Change? Climate Change is a change in global or regional climate patterns. Climate patterns can include any recurring characteristic of climate including glacial periods, extensive heat waves, droughts, famines, floods. Global warming is the main cause for most of these natural disasters. Heavy concentration of
Climate Change in the Dominican Republic
Many of our Latin American countries located throughout South America have undergone extreme environmental changes. Climate change has affected agriculture, migration and the economy. One of the countries that has been impacted by climate change is the Dominican Republic (DR). The country is located in the Caribbean region and despite its small size, it is one
The United States’ Climate Fight
The Paris Agreement is a multi-organizational interdependent legally binding treaty that its goal is to limit global warming well below 2 degrees Celsius. Global warming is defined as the warming of earth caused by the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere from the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation. Human activity is causing a change in the earth temperature and the Paris Agreement is
My Take: Climate Change is Real & its Happening
Before I discuss climate change, I would like to explain what climate change is. Climate change is the imbalance in the climate’s pattern, which can cause the rise in temperature as well a decrease in the temperature. Climate change is a major ongoing issue that has been happening
A Student’s Role to Help Slow, Stop or Solve Climate Change
Climate change has been a serious issue and threatens the whole world. If we don’t do something together now then it will be too late for world to address the dangers of climate change. Everyone has part to play in the fight against climate change, especially college students.
Covid in Our Culture
In this ever-warming climate, especially at a time where pestilence is prevalent, I began to wonder if there is a connection between climate change and disease, specifically the SARS-CoV-2 virus. You may know it as “COVID-19”. If there is a connection, hypothetical or actual, it would begin with
How Serious is Climate Change?
To begin with a climate change is a change in global or regional climate patterns, in particular a change fully realized by the mid to late 20th century onwards. Climate change is attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by mining and using
The Effect of Software Industry on Climate Change
The Tech industry is the biggest innovation sector of the 21st century. Our everyday life one way or another depends on technology. One of the key sectors of technology is software which powers the computer. My career major is computer systems. As a computer system student, I have
