Miami is a beachfront metropolitan city known for its warm tropical weather, luxury properties, swampy parks, and coral reefs. Yet with the growing effects of climate change, the future of Miami may not be as glamorous. Read more to learn what has led experts to refer to Miami as the “ground zero” for climate change.
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The Green Journey: One US Administration At A Time!
In celebration of President’s Day, let us take a trip on the highway to history, and see the help a few of the administrations provided for our habitat!
Opinion: Political Greenwashing
Political ‘greenwashing,’ or trying to pass as environmentally conscious, is not new, and we can trace its roots to the 1970s. To understand just how dangerous this nativist movement is, we have to dive into its history and why its justification might be ill-placed.
Food Deserts and their Impact on Low-Income Communities
A food desert is an area within a community with limited access to healthy eating and new sustainable resources. The term ‘food desert’ itself is relatively new, but the implication has always been around. These can often be found in impoverished neighborhoods in contrast to an area with higher access to fresh markets. People who live in food deserts are more likely to consume highly processed foods with little to no nutrients. For many people, living in food deserts can lead to diet-related chronic diseases.
Black Lives Matter: The Movement That Sparked Awareness Across the Globe
After the tragic death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, pressing urgency on racial injustice was reignited around the world. Millions of people took to the streets to express their anger – making the Black Lives Matter movement the largest in United States history and spanning into every continent, aside from Antartica. The aim of this photo essay is to showcase the fight for racial justice across the nation; visualizing powerful artistic and demonstrative expression.
Lift Every Voice & Support Black Businesses During Black History Month!
February is Black History Month, a month celebrating Black culture and Black people who pave the way for many generations to come. What better way to celebrate Black History Month than to shop and dine Black? We at ecomadic have put together a list of eco-accommodations, socially responsible eateries, social enterprise shops, and ethical tours for you and your bucks to bask in throughout February.
Opinion: The Amazon of Bolsonaro
Jair Bolsonaro – current president of Brazil – claims that the Amazon rainforest has caused major setbacks in the battle against deforestation, meanwhile the international community can barely intervene. At a time when climate change has become an issue of maximum urgency, we’re all witnesses of “the lungs of the planet” being destroyed irrevocably. The Amazon rainforest made its way to the media’s spotlight during the summer of 2019 due to the raging wildfires that caused extreme damage to the flora and fauna of the area. Societies have seemingly forgotten about it since then, but deforestation is a crucial issue to be discussed now and always. And no, it hasn’t gotten any better.
Biden’s Climate Cabinet Picks
An essential aspect of holding our government accountable regarding climate change is to familiarize ourselves with those in positions of power who will implement consequential environmental policies and legislation. Because Biden’s “Climate Cabinet” will have a significant hand in shaping future environmental regulations, we have compiled a run-down of their positions, experiences and commitments in order to make it easier to hold the administration to their promises.
Opinion: Breaking Down Biden’s Environmental Justice Plan
The Biden Climate Plan makes room for people of color and low-income communities who have faced disproportionate harm from climate change and environmental contaminants for decades. But the plan misses the mark on several topics.
An Overview of Biden’s Climate Plan
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