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Electric Vehicles and the Future of the Fossil Fuel Industry
Ever since its rise in popularity in the 1990s, electric vehicles (EV) were seen as a revolutionary solution to emerging issues of climate change and pollution, as well as soaring oil and gasoline prices. Additionally, the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendment and the 1992 Energy Policy Act saw the need for sustainable non carbon-emitting vehicles.…
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Hog Farms in North Carolina
Introduction Since the 1970s, livestock production in the US has shifted from small family-sized farms to large commercial farms. This has caused the displacement of thousands of farmers, as fewer people were required to regulate the farms while larger corporations started to control almost every aspect of agriculture. From production to marketing, these companies rely…
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15/8/21 Handmade Hong Kong Sunday Market
On the 15th of August 2021, I had the chance to sell my creations for the first time at Handmade Hong Kong’s Sunday Market. This event was also a chance for me to raise money for the Hong Kong Shark Foundation, a local organization whom I’ve always supported. Bracelets like the rag rugs and ocean…
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Plastic Pollution in Hong Kong
In 3 years, there was an 11-fold increase of plastic found on Hong Kong’s beaches, with areas like Sai Kung, Lantau Island, and Tolo Harbour dangerously affected. According to findings, 61% of the plastic debris collected in the study was polystyrene, and 18% polythene, which are components commonly found in shopping bags and plastic bottles.…