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Continue reading →: Deforestation and Its Effects
Arnold Qi Quarry Lane School, Dublin, CA 94568 As the human population expands, natural forests are slowly disappearing due to deforestation, leading to a loss of ecosystems and species. Deforestation is the large-scale removal of trees from forested areas for agriculture, urbanization, or industrial uses. The most common reason for…
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Continue reading →: Cozy Up in the Winter
Using the heat in your house releases carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions. So when winter comes around, pile blankets onto your bed instead of turning the heat on. Courtesy of wonderlab.org
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Continue reading →: Hydroelectric Power
Ferrero ZhangIron Horse Middle School, San Ramon, CA 94582 As we strip raw materials from our planet and release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, the earth is slowly but surely deteriorating. Many parts of the world have been searching for ways to include renewable energy in our daily lives. Although…
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Continue reading →: Activists in Action: 10/13/24October 13, 2024: Calvin Kuang, Gavin He, Alex Tong, Sophie Tong, Ethan Tran and Henry Yao cleaned up Emerald Glen Park in Dublin.
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Continue reading →: We Published the 2024-10 Issue
Hello, All Environment Activists! We just published a new issue of the Environment Magazine. To contribute articles to The Environment Magazine, please contact playfndn.environment@gmail.com. Volunteer hours will be recognized. Article submissions please follow the formatting of the sample article here.
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Continue reading →: Activists in Action: 9/15/24September 15, 2024: Elin Cheng, Ethan Cheng, Charles Chin, Larry Tang, Alex Tong, Sophie Tong and Derric Tu cleaned up the Bernal Community Park.
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Continue reading →: High-Pressure Systems and Extreme Temperatures
Arnold QiQuarry Lane School, Dublin, CA 94568 California is one of the most vulnerable states to the threat of wildfires due to its dry climate, low precipitation, and arid vegetation. However, the frequency and severity of wildfires have increased in recent years due to a rise in temperatures. The recent…
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Continue reading →: Activists in Action: 7/28/24July 28, 2024: Alex Tong, Sophie Tong, Allan Wei and Henry Yao cleaned up the Marilyn Kane Trail.
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Continue reading →: The Effect of Wild Boars on Local Individuals
Arnold QiQuarry Lane School, Dublin, CA 94568 As human populations increase, and natural habitats shrink, encounters between wildlife and humans become more frequent and hostile. A local species that has gained popularity from this is the Wild Boar (Sus scrofa). The Wild Boar was once only native to Europe, Asia,…
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Continue reading →: Eat Outside? Take it home
As restaurant portions swell to epic sizes it’s getting harder and harder for some of us to lick our plates clean. Order an appetizer instead of an entree and save the planet, plus some calories in the process. Or, impress your dining companions with your eco-savviness by coming prepared with…
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