Student Saturday: Child Poverty

Child poverty is a serious issue that affects children and their families all over the world. While it can be overwhelming to try to tackle such a large problem, it is important to do what is possible to help those who are less fortunate. As a result of childhood poverty, many children lack the essentials that they need to grow up healthy and strong. These children often go hungry, are unable to finish their educations and lack access to affordable health care. [More]

Student Saturday: Environmental Degradation

Environment degradation has become a conspicuous and a frequently debated topic. And the ugly truth is that humans have become highly infamous for their immense contribution to environment degradation with air pollution topping the list. It’s a natural tendency of the human race to wait till the 12th hour and then to do something about the already worsened situation. But let’s think what if it becomes too late? There won't be any necessity to think about it if we acted just on time, and still it isn't too late. According to the World Health Organization, in the year 2004 around 100,000 Europeans suffered a premature death whose sole reason was air pollution while the Environment Defense reports a 70% accelerated chances of catching cancer due to the air pollution containing diesel exhausts. These facts highlight the absolute call for action. [More]

Solar Sunday: Wind Farms Create Jobs

Wind farms are beginning to sprout up all of the country, and they can be great for local communities in many different ways. The Natural Resources Defense Council has stated that a large wind farm will create over 1,000 jobs and inject millions of tax dollars in the places where they are located. They also produce many other benefits for area residents. [more]

Footprint Friday: Fertilizer and Climate Change

Most of the residential and commercial owners today use plenty of water, fertilizers, pesticides and weed killers to keep their natural lawns healthy, visually appealing and in perfect condition not knowing that excessive use of these chemicals can be the leading cause of global warming.  [More]

Student Saturday: Green MBAs

Buildings boast solar panels. Streets showcase recycling bins and trash compactors. If you didn't realize it before, it's evident that the green revolution is upon us. With our planet facing issues such as climate change, deforestation and excessive pollution, people are finally starting to take the necessary steps to change their ways and reverse the damage that's been done. [More]