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The Impact of Coral Degradation on Coastal Communities in Southeast Asia
environment Paige Smith 1/9/25 environment Paige Smith 1/9/25

The Impact of Coral Degradation on Coastal Communities in Southeast Asia

More people live near coral reefs in Southeast Asia than in any other region in the world.

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The Aridification of the Great Salt Lake
environment, mental/physical health David Thompson 7/8/24 environment, mental/physical health David Thompson 7/8/24

The Aridification of the Great Salt Lake

While most of the desiccation of Great Salt Lake can be attributed to anthropomorphic causes, climate change has still had a measurable impact on the lake. Current estimates attribute about 9% of Great Salt Lake’s decline to climate change.

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Water Waste and Mismanagement in Yemen
environment, poverty, mental/physical health, food insecurity Haile Terry 8/15/23 environment, poverty, mental/physical health, food insecurity Haile Terry 8/15/23

Water Waste and Mismanagement in Yemen

Yemen experiences water scarcity due to its geography, climate, and geology, but the current water crisis results from recent dramatic changes in politics, the economy, and agriculture.

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Impacts of Climate Change in the United States
environment, public policy, food insecurity Nathan Thompson 6/9/23 environment, public policy, food insecurity Nathan Thompson 6/9/23

Impacts of Climate Change in the United States

Though only 4% of the global population, the United States has created 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions since 1850—more than any other country.

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Ecological Disruption in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
environment Jane Allen 4/14/23 environment Jane Allen 4/14/23

Ecological Disruption in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Ecological deterioration is happening in the ANWR at high levels because climate change is affecting the Arctic more than other places, and oil drilling is a big threat to the ANWR

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Effects of Plastic and Waste Pollution on Ocean Communities in the Asian Pacific Region
environment, food insecurity Whitney Kingsolver 1/27/23 environment, food insecurity Whitney Kingsolver 1/27/23

Effects of Plastic and Waste Pollution on Ocean Communities in the Asian Pacific Region

Plastic and waste pollution is a global problem, but it affects ocean communities in the Asia Pacific Region (APR) the most due to their lack of resources to process the pollution.

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Land Degradation in Rural Tanzania
environment, poverty, food insecurity Nora Ririe 5/27/22 environment, poverty, food insecurity Nora Ririe 5/27/22

Land Degradation in Rural Tanzania

More than 19 million people live in lands affected by land degradation in Tanzania. Contributing factors of land degradation include unsustainable farming practices, deforestation, and rainfall variability.

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Disproportionate Exposure to Air Pollution for Low-Income Communities in the United States
environment, inequality, public policy Elisabeth Currit 5/23/22 environment, inequality, public policy Elisabeth Currit 5/23/22

Disproportionate Exposure to Air Pollution for Low-Income Communities in the United States

Low-income individuals suffer from both physical and mental health consequences as a result of this overexposure to air pollution, as well as impaired cognitive function.

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Food Waste in the United States
environment, food insecurity Jayden Davis 5/23/22 environment, food insecurity Jayden Davis 5/23/22

Food Waste in the United States

Americans waste 108 billions lbs. (49 billion kg.) of food waste per year, and trends are on the rise.

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Green Energy Usage in the United States
environment Chad Hyer 1/31/22 environment Chad Hyer 1/31/22

Green Energy Usage in the United States

Inaction in the United States regarding green energy heightens the negative effects of climate change, increasing the frequency and severity of devastating natural disasters.

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Illegal Wildlife Trade in China
environment, public policy Anna McConkie 10/25/21 environment, public policy Anna McConkie 10/25/21

Illegal Wildlife Trade in China

China’s demand for trafficked wildlife products is driven by a desire for wildlife in traditional medicine and as status symbols and investments.

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Exposure to Toxic Chemicals in Consumer Products in the United States
mental/physical health, environment, food insecurity Cadee Wambolt 4/1/21 mental/physical health, environment, food insecurity Cadee Wambolt 4/1/21

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals in Consumer Products in the United States

Many Americans are frequently and unknowingly exposed to toxic chemicals that have been shown to cause various health issues.

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Water Scarcity in the Jordan River Valley
public policy, environment, food insecurity Hannah Klassen 7/17/20 public policy, environment, food insecurity Hannah Klassen 7/17/20

Water Scarcity in the Jordan River Valley

The MENA region, including the Jordan Valley, is one of the driest and most water scarce areas in the world, and water availability has only continued to deteriorate.

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Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest
environment, food insecurity Brandon Wegrowski 12/16/19 environment, food insecurity Brandon Wegrowski 12/16/19

Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest

Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest represents a critical issue in our modern world, as it is the root cause of many other problems that affect the entire planet.

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