We’re a Teen-Led Organization Fighting Climate Change
As of May 2020, the concentration of carbon dioxide is the highest it has ever been in human history. The average wildlife population has dropped 60 percent in 40 years. Two thirds of extreme weather events within the last 20 years were caused by humans, and so much more.
What We Do
Our goal is to raise money and awareness for climate change. Money raised will be used to help our communities within New Jersey by planning beach clean ups, city gardens, and more! In any and every way possible we will to make a difference!
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Microplastics Are All Around Us
Ever since the 1960s-when the use of polyethylene became most apparent- our world has been reliant on this pliable and ubiquitous material. Even the most unexpected products such as shoes and clothing are made from this seemingly immortal substance. Of course, when it was initially invented, plastic did not have such a bad reputation. InContinue reading Microplastics Are All Around Us
Bycatch and the Fishing Industries Effect on the Food Chain
In 2018, Americans ate nearly 16.1 pounds of seafood throughout the entire year. Many vegetarians find themselves eating fish because it’s an excellent source of protein. Seafood has been a common meal for thousands of years. But lately, the fishing industry has been under scrutiny because of the amount of damage they are causing throughContinue reading Bycatch and the Fishing Industries Effect on the Food Chain
Prioritizing Climate Change & Inequality in Agriculture
THE JUSTICE FOR BLACK FARMERS ACT The Biden Administration has been taking executive actions to tackle and secure environmental justice. Earlier this year, President Biden signed an executive order for approaching the climate crisis at home and abroad, learning about climate-resilient food and agriculture and directing every federal agency to advance our country’s climate strategy.Continue reading Prioritizing Climate Change & Inequality in Agriculture
Easter: A rotten egg
Each holiday brings a different celebration, Easter- a celebration of rebirth and revival- brings its challenges as well. There is no avoiding plastic pollution in today’s modern society, especially when a large number of people celebrate the holiday. An estimated 30% of people worldwide are Christians (embodying most or all denominations) and in the UnitedContinue reading Easter: A rotten egg
Natural Disasters Appearing Left And Right: Only the Beginning
Every month or so there seems to be a new natural catastrophe embarking on different regions, leaving nothing but utter destruction. Although hardly any news outlets express this fact, the progressively changing climate is to blame. Not to mention, regardless of these blatant signs of environmental damage, more degradation has yet to be ceased. OfContinue reading Natural Disasters Appearing Left And Right: Only the Beginning
Cemeteries Effect on the Environment
Cemeteries, as we know them today, first started to emerge in the 1830s. When they were first created there is little if any regard for how they would affect the environment. On the surface, cemeteries seem completely harmless, but in reality, cemeteries have long-term harmful effects especially on the environment. Seepage Waters Seepage waters occurContinue reading Cemeteries Effect on the Environment
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