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APRU Student Global Climate Change Simulation
This summer, I had the opportunity to participate as a University of Oregon delegate at the 2022 APRU Student Global Climate Change Simulation. This was an exciting 3-day event simulating global relations and negations that would occur at the United Nations.
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The Business of Climate Change
As science and technology advance, society continues to grow alongside. The business world is connected with every aspect of life and remains one of the top producers of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Business plays a central role in climate change and has an immense responsibility to help curb future climate consequences. Understanding business’s role in climate change brings us one step closer to preventing future climate catastrophes.
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Food Security and Climate Change 101
Access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food is a fundamental right among all people. However, there is an ongoing crisis of food insecurity worldwide that is exacerbated by climate change. Whether it’s due to droughts drying out all the crops or extreme flooding blocking the only roads to the nearest grocery store, the intersection between climate change and food insecurity is affecting millions.
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Fast Fashion and Climate Change 101
As the price of apparel gets cheaper, their quality decreases leading to ethical and sustainable issues. Fast fashion is the latest business model that is exacerbating climate change consequences. As the third-largest polluting industry in the world, the fashion supply chain must change before it’s too late.
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