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Louisiana Schools Suffer After Major Flood
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Tackling Homelessness
Homelessness is a major battle that many citizens fight against everyday. People result to homelessness for different reasons, usually it is not a choice. According to the Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress in 2015, there are approximately 600,000 homeless people living in the United States. On a global scale, there are over 100 million people living without homes (and these are only those who are “documented”).
To hear more from people struggling with homelessness today, click this link.
The Effects of Gentrification
Gentrification is a term used to describe the displacement of middle class or lower-income families due to arrival of wealthier people in an urban neighborhood. This is often a result of increasing property values. This is controversial because although the goal is to reduce crime and increase economic activity, established residents find themselves being economically and socially marginalized. Cities across the country such as San Francisco, Chicago and Washington D.C. are heavily impacted by gentrification.
Watch this video to learn more about the effects of gentrification in the Bay Area.
A Change in Leadership for Rome
History was recently made in the capital city of Italy. Rome has elected their first female mayor, Mrs. Virginia Raggi. A few months ago, she was a lawyer who was unrecognizable to many but now she is the face of one of the world’s most famous tourist destinations. Although this is a major global milestone, Raggi has a lot of ground to cover. Considering the city has been without a mayor for almost 8 months and is over $15 billion in debt, one can assume this will not be an easy job.
To learn more about the newly elected Mayor of Rome, click here.
The United State of Women Summit 2016
On June 14th 2016, the First lady of the United States, Michelle Obama held the first annual United State of Women Summit. This event brought together thousands of women from around the world to support the #StateofWomen movement. Inspirational speakers such as Oprah Winfrey and the first lady herself came together to discuss issues such as self love, gender equality and what the future looks like for women internationally.
To learn more, watch this video.
Gun Violence: How Far is Too Far?
Just a few days ago, America experienced what is claimed to be the largest mass shooting in U.S. history. Gunfire broke out early Sunday morning at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, FL. Gunman, Omar Mateen raided the club, killing 49 people and injuring more than 50. This tragedy has Americans showing major concern about the future of gun control policies. However, many are questioning if changes on gun control policies will reduce gun violence initially. According to AJ+’s recent global news broadcast, if the United States begins treating gun violence as a public health issue, gun violence in the United States is predicted to be reduced. To learn more about approaching gun violence as a public health issue, click the link below:
Florida Lawns Are Being Transformed Into Edible Farms
A new volunteer-led organization, Fleet Farming, is transforming under-used yards into working farms, producing delicious fruits and vegetables. The bounty is then sold at local markets, and 100% of the sales go back into the organization.
‘It’s estimated that the average American meal travels about 1,500 miles to get from farm to plate, according to the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture. Globally, up to one-third of greenhouse gas emissions comes from the food and agriculture industry.
“One of the goals for the program is to help reduce these alarming numbers,” said Michele Bumbier, the organization’s program manager.’ Read more here.
How Cities Can Eliminate Food Deserts
A corner store selling fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, and whole grains, in addition to its regular items. Photo credit: The Food Trust
Philadelphia was once one of America’s biggest and most unhealthy cities. Thanks to an innovative idea, an organization called The Food Trust has improved access to healthy food and nutritional information for nearly 220,000 residents of poor neighborhoods. To read the story and to find out how cities like Philadelphia are working to eliminate food deserts by 2017, click here!
Carbon Capture: How it Works
To prevent the release of CO2 into the atmosphere and to slow global warming, many are searching for ways to drastically decrease emissions. One technology called carbon capture and storage could keep gas out of the environment. Find out how it works in this New York Times Science Video!
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