Category: Environment

Environment

Environmental Conservatism But Make it Trendy: Sustainable Travel and Its Implications

Written by Mackenzie Chen Hawaii’s crystal-clear waters, mountainous islands, and sunny beaches have frequently been exploited by tourists annually. From summer vacations to extravagant weddings, non-Hawaiians have consistently taken advantage of Hawaii’s once-plentiful resources to fulfill their own needs. Since the annexation of Hawaii in 1898, tourism has introduced a series of issues, ranging from plastic pollution to the destruction of natural landscapes, such as … Continue reading Environmental Conservatism But Make it Trendy: Sustainable Travel and Its Implications

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Environment, Mental Health, Science, Technology, Research

The Impact of Pollution on the Human Brain and Body

Written by Kranti Kaur. For a long time, it was believed that the brain had a protective mechanism against pollution so its threat to the brain was not a serious consideration. New research conducted at the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria has demonstrated otherwise. Continue reading The Impact of Pollution on the Human Brain and Body

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Environment, featured, Marginalized Populations, Poverty

We are What We Eat: Evaluating the Correlation between Nutrition, Food Insecurity, and Mental Health

Written by Ambika Nair “You are what you eat”, but how about when it comes to your mental health: is your mental health truly an impression of ‘what you eat’?  For a while now, we have correlated healthier eating to a more positive and overall improved mental health. However, only very recently have we begun to understand the science behind this phenomenon known as ‘nutritional … Continue reading We are What We Eat: Evaluating the Correlation between Nutrition, Food Insecurity, and Mental Health

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Environment, International Perspectives

How Can You Help? Ways to Actively Limit Your Carbon Footprint

Written by Sarah Whiteside “Living eco-friendly” is a phrase that is commonly thrown around. These environmentally friendly habits stem from learned behaviors that have been taught to us by our peer groups and society. Many people are crowd followers and seek approval from others. Oftentimes, conformity is essential in initiating change. For instance, reusable water bottles such as Hydro Flasks have gained tremendous popularity over … Continue reading How Can You Help? Ways to Actively Limit Your Carbon Footprint

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