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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.