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Microalgae and More: Is Algaculture Our Sustainable Saviour?
In a thought-provoking analysis, Pearl Jennings explores the potential of algaculture as a sustainable solution to escalating global demands for energy, food, and resources. Highlighting the versatility of algae and its resource efficiency, the article scrutinizes various aspects, from combating malnutrition and minimizing eutrophication to carbon sequestration and biofuel production.
In Conversation With Daniel Coucerio
Daniel Coucerio, an environmental educator and conservationist, is passionate about connecting young people with nature and empowering rural communities. In an interview with the Youth STEM Matters Team, Daniel discusses unique projects, such as using drones to monitor Brazil nut trees in the Peruvian Amazon and creating an environmental education program in Colombia's Sierra Nevada. He emphasizes the need to link conservation with sustainable rural livelihoods and encourages young people to connect with like-minded individuals. Daniel's work underscores the power of collaboration and technology in advancing conservation efforts.
Teen Health and Wildfires: Impassioning Youth Climate Action
Growing up in Southern California (USA), with the constant threat of drought and wildfires, Shelby Negosian became acutely aware of the impact of wildfires on the physical and mental health of teenagers. She shares the perspectives of youth in her community, how wildfires and climate change create a vicious cycle, and empowers teens to fight climate change.
Exploring IPCC Report II - Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability
The second report in the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report series delves into the extensive damage caused by climate change and the urgent need for mitigation and adaptation. It emphasizes the global significance of limiting global warming to 1.5⁰C and highlights the importance of collaborative efforts to safeguard nature and human well-being in the face of climate change.
Providing Wildlife Security Through Drones
With the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown periods seeing an increase in wildlife poaching, Samiksha Manoharan shares her perspective on why more should be invested in drone technologies around the world to tackle this issue.
Exploring the IPCC Report — Climate Change and the SDGs
Drawing on the findings of more than 6000 published articles, the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report is a comprehensive assessment of the impact and future risks of climate change. Kavya Venkatesan delves into the report’s findings, and what they mean for the SDGs.
The Interdependence of Human Health and the Health of Planet Earth
Human and wildlife wellbeing are inextricably linked. From medicine, to food production, to disease; human health depends on the health of the ecosphere. With artwork by Kiera McCabe, Laura Maisvoreva explores this interdependence.
Robotizing America
As technology develops, robots are increasingly being used to do jobs that were previously done by humans. But, what are the consequences of this? Alana Cho discusses how, now more than ever, we need to face the ever growing fate of our world and consider whether the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
The Earth’s land is being degraded at an alarming rate. On World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, Nina Khera gives an overview of the implications and how we can all help make a difference.
Nature Through the Lens
At a time when many of us can’t get outside as much as we’d like to, a connection to nature is something that many will miss. Simply viewing photos of nature has been shown to make you more relaxed, so this Nature Photography Day, we’ve compiled photos taken by young people around the world!
International Day of Biological Diversity
We depend on healthy ecosystems for our survival - from food and water, to clothes and medicines, to fuel and energy. In celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity, Aditi Kona writes on the importance of biodiversity, the increasing biodiversity loss, and how we can all help tackle this issue.