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Greening A Drug-Addicted Economy: Can Puerto Rico Ease Away From The Toxic Pharmaceutical Industry To A Sustainably Diverse Economy?, Natalie Galarza
Greening A Drug-Addicted Economy: Can Puerto Rico Ease Away From The Toxic Pharmaceutical Industry To A Sustainably Diverse Economy?, Natalie Galarza
Student Theses 2015-Present
Puerto Rico is not the most well known place to most Americans. The small island in the Caribbean is neither an independent nation nor a state, bur rather a commonwealth of the U.S. Life filled coral reefs surround the coasts, rainforests and lush vegetation cover the land, and an underground cave system and glowing bioluminescent bay fascinate all those that venture to them. These natural wonders as well as the vibrant culture are the primary aspects most people who are familiar with Puerto Rico think of. However, the main sector of Puerto Rico’s economy has nothing to do with any …
Hydroponic Farming: An Opportunity For South Bronx Communities, Adam Keally
Hydroponic Farming: An Opportunity For South Bronx Communities, Adam Keally
Student Theses 2015-Present
A food desert is defined as an area that has little or no access to fresh produce and healthy food options. The South Bronx is a food desert not because there is no food to be found, but because healthy, non processed food is in short supply. The South Bronx is the fattest congressional district in the United States, as well as the poorest. Food deserts are most often accompanied by higher rates of nutrition related diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease and the South Bronx is no exception. This thesis looks into the reason behind …
From The Web Into The World: An Analysis Of Millennial Environmentalism, Cherokee Mcanelly
From The Web Into The World: An Analysis Of Millennial Environmentalism, Cherokee Mcanelly
Student Theses 2015-Present
Environmentalism and sustainable lifestyles have steadily increased in popularity in recent years in the United States, especially among the 18-33 year old age group “Millennials, ” also known as Generation Y. Vegetarianism and veganism, involvement in environmental advocacy groups, and the popularity of green products are at record highs. However, research shows that the prevalence of young people living and promoting a sustainable lifestyle online rarely translates into tangible action, a phenomenon known as ‘slacktivism,’ and Generation Y also shows reluctance to identify as environmentalists or activists due to a perceived stigma associated with the term. Through the use of …