While nearly all accredited scientists in the world agree that Global Warming is in fact a real happening, can every natural weather disaster be blamed on humankind’s use of fossil fuels? The burning of fossil fuels, the practice of deforestation, and the

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While nearly all accredited scientists in the world agree that Global Warming is in fact a real happening, can every natural weather disaster be blamed on humankind’s use of fossil fuels? The burning of fossil fuels, the practice of deforestation, and the

/ December 5, 2012 / Leave a comment

Hurricane Sandy: Mutual Aid and Community…From the Heart or the Facade?

In recent years, New Jersey has gained a reputation as the “arm pit of America.” It is stereotyped as the breeding ground of reality stars, guido muscle heads, and drunk college girls. Yet in the past month, New Jersey’s citizens have

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Hurricane Sandy: Mutual Aid and Community…From the Heart or the Facade?

In recent years, New Jersey has gained a reputation as the “arm pit of America.” It is stereotyped as the breeding ground of reality stars, guido muscle heads, and drunk college girls. Yet in the past month, New Jersey’s citizens have

/ November 29, 2012 / 2 comments

Shopping and Climate Change

After Hurricane Sandy this past October, questions have risen over whether or not the “superstorm” was a result of climate change. While global warming has been a well publicized issue, the United States has done little to talk about it,

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Shopping and Climate Change

After Hurricane Sandy this past October, questions have risen over whether or not the “superstorm” was a result of climate change. While global warming has been a well publicized issue, the United States has done little to talk about it,

/ November 28, 2012 / 2 comments