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From the Netherlands to the U.S.: Flooding across the Atlantic
By Jasleen Kalsi and Marie Boyer, 7/19/2020
As United States and European policies on climate change increasingly diverge, flooding remains a result of global warming that needs to be addressed, everywhere. Although flooding is a symptom of a much larger issue, projects such as “Room for the River” have the potential to spare nations from much of the flooding caused by net global warming. READ MORE about the consequences of flooding using case studies from three nations.
Countries in Contrast: U.S., South Korea & the Green New Deal
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​Jasleen Kalsi and Lauren Zakari, 8/10/2020
South Korea, previously seen as a danger to the environment because of its failure to reduce emissions, has now become the first East Asian country to adopt a Green New Deal similar to that proposed in the US. One advantage that South Korea does have is the remnants of a collectivist society, with harsher enforcement of rules. In contrast, the individualistic cultural norms of the US leave many unwilling to compromise and see government regulation as threats to personal freedoms. READ MORE
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