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Is California Really that Green?
When you think of California and climate change, you might picture the leader against the crisis in the United States, leading the charge with innovation and activism stronger than any other state. With a long history of activism and so many switches to clean energy, we have come a long way. Also, most people in…
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The Anthropocene Epoch Debate
The history of the Earth spans for 4.6 billion years, and something called the geologic time scale helps scientists track how time progresses. By studying rock layers, called stratigraphy, geologists are able to determine the age of different layers of rock. This helps to piece together the geologic time scale, divided into eons, eras, periods,…
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The Amazon Rainforest: A Ripple Effect on the Environment and Communities
The Amazon rainforest is often called the “lungs of the Earth”. This is due to its vital role in our planet regulating the climate and supporting biodiversity. The trees trap large amounts of carbon dioxide through photosynthesis acting as a “carbon sink”, and releasing oxygen at the same time. More than 10% of the world’s…
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The Pivotal Role of Korean Art in Culture
Korean art, with its rich history and vibrant diversity, plays a pivotal role in shaping and preserving the cultural identity of the Korean people. Spanning centuries, Korean art has evolved, embracing both traditional influences and modern innovations. Korean art is deeply rooted in tradition, drawing inspiration from Confucianism, Buddhism, and Shamanism. Traditional Korean art forms,…
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AI and the Graphic design Industry
We all know about the influential force of AI that has entered our lives in recent years, currently taking over many aspects of companies and products. AI, or artificial intelligence, is extremely helpful in many ways, such as making many tasks more efficient, and moving industries forward in innovation. However, the concern about AI taking…
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The Hospitality Industry
The hospitality industry is a dynamic and diverse field that encompasses a wide range of career opportunities. From luxury hotels and restaurants to event planning and tourism, this industry offers a wealth of exciting and rewarding career paths. There are a vast world of hospitality careers, and here are some of the key options available…
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What is Anthropology?
Anthropology is the study of the many diverse fields relating to humans, including culture, biology, archaeology, and linguistics. An anthropologist will likely specialize in one of these four categories but be familiar with all of them. Understanding different aspects of humanity helps one to gain a better perspective on diversity. For example, utilizing both culture…
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Environmental Determinism vs. Environmental Possibilism
In studies of Human Geography, two popular theories about human development and relationship to their environments have been used. One is called Environmental Determinism, one is called Environmental Possibilism. The first theory believes that the environment humans live in shapes their behavior and culture. The second believes that there is some environmental influence on humans,…
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What’s up with the Heat lately?
This July was the hottest month recorded in 174 years. This is a record for heat all throughout the world in places like the America, Spain, Japan, Greece, China, and countless other countries too. Obviously, we need to do all we can to protect people and the places we live in from heat waves, but…
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Claire Saffitz: A Sweet Philosophy
Claire Saffitz is one of my favorite bakers. She worked for Bon Appetit magazine as a food editor and in the test kitchen, and develops recipes for the New York Times. I discovered her own Youtube channel a couple years ago, and it changed my entire baking journey. Not just because of the many detailed…
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