NEWS + RESEARCH

Lauren Alshab Lauren Alshab

Beautiful Brazil: Protecting Biodiversity

(May 22, 2025) Brazil is one of the most biodiverse nations in the world, boasting around 20 percent of the world’s biodiversity with more than 140 thousand species, including more primate species than any other country (over 150 species.)

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Lauren Alshab Lauren Alshab

Environmental Racism in Cancer Alley: Dying for Action

(May 17, 2025) The area of Louisiana, dubbed “Cancer Alley”, has nearly 200 petrochemical plants that produce toxic forever chemicals called PFAS. The predominantly African American communities that inhabit Cancer Alley have seen rates of cancer and respiratory illnesses skyrocket over the past 40 years. It’s time to address the discriminatory roots of Cancer Alley and how they affect the pollution present in the area today.

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Lauren Alshab Lauren Alshab

AUVs and Artificial Reefs: The Game-Changer for Ocean Health and Sustainability

(March 20, 2025) The overuse of ocean resources is causing significant environmental damage, threatening marine ecosystems worldwide. Emerging technologies like Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) are helping monitor and protect artificial reefs, offering hope for the restoration and preservation of these vital ecosystems.

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Lauren Alshab Lauren Alshab

Wildlife and Wind: Fact Checking America’s Wind Industry

(March 3, 2025) Wind power accounts for more than 10 percent of the electricity generated in the U.S., supporting both the environment and job creation in the green energy sector. Despite misinformation suggesting otherwise, studies confirm that offshore wind energy is a dependable resource that poses no real threat to marine wildlife and can even help enhance ocean habitats.

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