Preface | October 2, 2014

Everyday Activism. Each time an individual, an organization, or a nation chooses to do what is right and good for the Earth, the world is presented the opportunity to collaborate and impart its knowledge, its resources, and its wisdom to humankind.

By Dr. Lucille Mazo, Editor-in-Chief

Climate Change | October 2, 2014

The Right and the Good. What we see is partially dependent on what we are shown. (Good) short term decisions that benefit a few have led to large environmental concerns. Should humanity be worried about our future? Could (Right) long-term, sustainable, and inclusive decisions lead to more manageable environmental challenges?

By Goldwin Edison McEwen

Conservation | October 2, 2014

Understanding Organics at a Grassroots Level. There is a growing public concern over the genetic alteration and use of chemicals in conventionally produced agriculture. The perceived risk of such agricultural production has prompted the rising popularity of organic alternatives in both developed and developing nations.

By Jason Bradshaw

Sustainability | October 2, 2014

Edmonton Hiphop Kulture. The word culture is rich with complex meanings and despite its use in common speech little is known about it and even less about the practices that contribute to ‘its’ continued existence, what might be called cultural sustainability.

By Diana Heather Patricia Pearson & Roya Yazdanmehr

Climate Change | October 2, 2014

Opportunities and Challenges in Japan. Japan has implemented alternative energy options such as nuclear power, photovoltaic power, hydroelectric power, and other various energy alternatives and renewable resources. These alternatives have the potential to lessen climate change.

By Karin Snyder

Conservation | October 2, 2014

Humanizing Nature. Rachel Carson was instrumental in changing the way the world viewed conservation. Her initial written works demonstrated the idea that humans were not the center of the earth’s ecosystems by describing the environment from the viewpoint of non-human creatures.

By Mikayla Grace Stewart

Sustainability | October 2, 2014

The Classic Maya Collapse. Around 900 CE, many of the heavily populated Maya cities were abandoned suddenly and the reason for this collapse is still heavily disputed to this day. The theory that has gained the most momentum in this debate is drought. The mega-drought that the Maya were faced with produced complete social upheaval, resulting in their eventual fall.

By Katrina Armstrong

Conservation | October 17, 2015

The Lorax‘s Impact on Children’s Literature. This article is a brief overview of The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss, the story of a repentant ex-industrialist who tells a tale of environmental degradation in the name of industrialism, progress, and profit, heedless of warnings from the Lorax.

By A. Rachelle Foss

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