We’re in a race against time because of overexploitation of natural resources, environmental degradation, and spiking greenhouse gas emission rates. 97% of scientists agree that human actions are to blame for climate change. When global warming continues unabated, the consequences will be catastrophic. To minimize emissions, most of us know what we can do individually: …
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According to 2019 research, 11 million tons of food become food loss or waste yearly. But that’s not all. Imagine all the solid waste, from furniture to appliances, that goes to landfills. An increase in population and rapid consumerism are the main culprits for solid waste in developed countries. Leaders are having problems managing waste at …
Many cities around the world are experiencing a growing economy each year. Technology has been rapidly advancing, population growth is rising, and the demand for resources is increasing. Natural resources are slowly depleting due to their use. Some other countries use energy that is not sustainable and will surely last long. The people’s way of living …
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The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy released a 2020 report stating that low-income households are among those who face the greatest burdens on energy costs. Persons of color, namely Native American, Black, and Hispanic households, also suffer from high energy bills. Tied to these issues faced by low-income families is the lack of access to …
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Although the U.S. economy is slowly starting to take steps toward recovery, with 48.4 percent of the population fully vaccinated as of July 16, many people are still in serious financial difficulties. It is important to direct them to sources of relief that they may not know of. Aid for Renters Many renters have been …
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It is the local government’s duty to make the community safer. However, members of the community also play a big role in improving the safety and security of their neighbourhoods. That said, here are several solutions that communities can use to make themselves safer for everyone. Increasing surveillance in commercial establishments Commercial CCTV security systems …
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Around 2.1 billion people in the world have no access to clean and potable water, reports said. This piece of information is trivia for public school students, but it is a reality that children in Africa live through every single day. The lack of safe drinking water puts their lives in danger. But we don’t …
Keeping a restaurant clean is not only a matter of complying with legal sanitation rules, but it is also an important factor in customer satisfaction. That said, the cleanliness of a restaurant should always be a top priority, regardless of the budget it has for cleaning supplies, labor, and equipment. Cleaning supplies, labor, and tools …
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With the May 13 announcement of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that the wearing of masks and physical distancing are no longer required in most cases for people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, there has been much excitement among the public and businesses that were direly affected by the pandemic. The …
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Non-profit community organizations are privately managed organizations that perform various kinds of services to their neighborhoods and communities. They help the government disseminate financial, educational, religious, and medical assistance to individuals and groups in need. These organizations are indispensable in making healthy communities. Non-profit community organizations largely contribute to economic mobility and stability. They even …
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