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Tag: Explore critical climate issues

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Do you worry about having toxic forever chemicals in your home?

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It’s clear that PFAS are everywhere. The CDC has found forever chemicals in the blood of 99% of Americans — even newborn babies. It’s also clear that they are linked to a slew of health problems, including cancer, liver damage, and birth defects.

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Would you be comfortable having nuclear waste buried in your town?

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In the short term, burying nuclear waste is considered safe — but concerns about the long-term risks could make some people worried about having it near their homes.

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When was the last time you replaced your windows?

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Conventional wisdom says that windows need to be replaced every 15 to 20 years, although for many of us, it’s a total afterthought. The problem is what happens when the damage gets beyond repair.

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What would you do if natural disasters were threatening your home?

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Rising temperatures around the world are creating the perfect conditions for more powerful natural disasters, such as intense hurricanes, raging wildfires, and severe flooding. If you own a home or are planning to buy one, you should consider how natural disasters may impact that area and what you can do to protect your home and family.

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Who should be paying for space exploration?

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Space exploration is responsible for countless technologies that affect our lives here on Earth, too. But the question is: Should taxpayers fund the process, or should it come from corporations?

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Would you work for a company that doesn’t have a sustainability strategy?

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Employees across the country are letting companies know that they care about sustainability. Whether it’s a plan to deal with plastic waste or reduce harmful carbon pollution, sustainability strategies are increasingly crucial to finding and retaining top talent.

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Should new homes be legally required to withstand natural disasters?

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Estimates show that around 35 million homes are at “high risk” of being affected by natural disasters, a number that will, unfortunately, continue to grow. Should the government require that new homes be better prepared?

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What confuses you most about recycling protocol?

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Recycling is an important way to keep perfectly good stuff out of landfills, but how we’re supposed to recycle certain materials isn’t always clear. Fortunately, a bit of self-education goes a long way.

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Do you often worry about storms damaging your home?

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Depending on where you live, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, and other extreme weather may be an everyday concern. But even those of us living in safer regions may soon have to deal with the effects of more intense storms.

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