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Wildlife Corridor
Being a driver, it’s safe to say you probably ran over or nearly ran over an animal once or twice. Your tires get stained with blood, perhaps there’s a dent on your bumper—but that’s not what we’re REALLY concerned about, right? It’s the 350 MILLION animals that are killed per year from these car collisions,…
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Put a Cap on It!
The suburban appeal of big houses, big lawns, and big roads are safely put—exaggerated. Don’t get me wrong. It’s nice to have your own space, whether it be sunbathing freely in your backyard or driving in your car. It’s why many people are flocking to the suburbs, but also why we should strictly regulate it.…
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Mesa, Arizona
Desert cities face immense challenges. Especially when it comes to sustainability, or mitigating climate change. They face water shortages, and intense heat waves further exacerbated by urban heat islands. Practically living h*ll if you ask me. Urban heat islands are when cities’ temperatures are much warmer than its surrounding areas. Which is precisely why desert…
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Copenhagen, Denmark
A deep rumbling. Gyrating gears, spinning rubber and metal, grating against gravel, all in unison. Coming around the corner, a swarm of-—bikers materialize. Headed towards you. Wha–a bike marathon? You leap out of harm’s way just in time. With jingling bells, the stream of cyclists zip past. Relax. It’s just an exaggeration. As an unknowing…
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