Coming up with the most accurate and relevant technical definition of food security involved several iterations and contemplations. The World Food Conference held in 1974 […]
Author Archives: Anka Baranski
Importance of Sustainable Transport: Advantages and Benefits
Sustainable transport is a concept born from the broader concept of sustainability and in response to the negative impacts of traditional transportation. It refers to […]
Megadroughts: Causes and Impacts
A megadrought is different from a normal drought. It is specifically defined as a period of prolonged drought affecting a particular area or region lasting […]
Causes and Effects of U.S. Megadrought Explained
The United States has been experiencing its worst drought in at least the last 1200 years. The U.S. megadrought has gripped states in its southwestern […]
Human Evolution: Debunking the “Monkey Logic”
Did humans come from monkeys? A popular interpretation of human evolution would probably affirm this notion. And some creationists would take this otherwise gross misinterpretation […]
Environmental Impacts of Globalization: Positive and Negative
Discussions about the environmental impacts of globalization would bring forth a realization that global integration is a double-edged sword. A look into studies and media […]
The Life and Murder of Cecil the Lion
Cecil was a favorite in the Hwange National Park. A team of researchers and volunteers first noticed him and his brother as a young lion […]
Environmental Benefits of Telecommuting
The cost savings benefits and other strengths or advantages of remote work or telecommuting have made it appealing to both individuals and organizations. Considering how […]
Linear Economy: Characteristics and Criticism
A linear economy is a concept used to describe traditional economic models and economic systems that follow a straightforward approach to production and consumption. However, […]
Pros and Cons of Waste-To-Energy Incineration Plant
An energy-from-waste or waste-to-energy incineration plant is a facility designed to dispose of solid wastes by converting them into energy. More specifically. It operates by […]