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The Amur leopard is the rarest big cat in the world, with an estimated 150 living out in the wild. What can we do to help preserve the species and its habitat? Amur leopard, gouache on paper, reference from photo by Valeriy Maleev These gorgeous cats are adapted to live in very snowy climates like the temperate forests of the Russian Far East and northeastern China. To adapt to their white, frigid environment, the Amur leopard dons longer and paler fur in the winter as a shif

So many brands today use the same template of pastel packaging, friendly pop-art, and environmental buzz words to reel in consumers. But how much of their claims are actually true? Cartoon of a man painting smokestacks green Greenwashing is a term used for when companies intentionally mislead consumers into believing their practices are environmentally friendly when they aren't. Many brands have produts marketed towards conscious consumers by including false claims and decept

Though population is expected to grow significantly, yield increase from food crops has been slowing down. Field of wheat under cloudy gray sky The population is expected to grow by 1% each year, but agricultural production needs to grow by 1.5% each year due to food waste. But, the growth rate needed for agricultural production may not be possible to sustain in the future because we have only so much space, energy, and resources. To increase yields in the past, Norman Borlau

You often hear about the importance of purchasing non-GMO foods, but why is that important? Close up illustration of DNA double helical structure GMO stands for a genetically modified organism. That means that through the help of genetic engineering, we can copy favorable traits that one organism carries in its genes and transfer it to a separate organism. The first example of a GMO product approved for sale was the Flavr Savr tomato in 1994, one engineered to have a longer s

With the rise of carbon dioxide emissions and limited deposits, how do the alternatives to fossil fuels look? Is it possible to fully transition to renewable resources in the near future? Wind turbines converting wind energy to electrical energy Right now, around 80% of global energy comes from fossil fuels. Conventional energy sources like oil, coal, and natural gas are so commonly used because they are incredibly energy dense and don't rely on factors like the sun and wind

Deforestation is a commonly brought up issue, but what are the real implications of our actions? Aerial view of forest Trees are a crucial resource for city growth, human settlement, and product manufacturing. We would not have the homes that we live in if not for the sturdy and reliable nature of pine, spruce, or fir. Not only houses, but products such as rubber, perfumes, instruments, and nail polish are all made from the various components of trees. In being such an import

Understanding biodiversity through its meaning and continued relevance allows us to grow, adapt, and thrive through our environment Large Marine Ecosystems. (n.d.). The CLME + Hub. Retrieved June 21, 2025,. What Does Biodiversity Mean? Biodiversity is the variability between all life on Earth, whether that be plants, animals, fungi, microorganisms, or even other whole ecosystems. It is explored between organisms of the same species as well, representing various genetic makeup