Author Archives: Claris Lam

What Are NFTS? Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are assets that have been tokenized via a blockchain. Each NFT has a unique identification code and metadata that distinguish them from other tokens. NFTs can be traded and exchanged for money, cryptocurrencies, or other NFTs.  NFTs are created through a process called minting. Minting involves recording the information of […]

Could vegan fashion be the future of fashion and mainstream clothing trends? Vegan fashion is a rising trend and topic in the fashion industry, especially with more calls for an eco-friendly world. The products often used to make mainstream clothing, such as leather from cows, fur, and wool from animals such as sheep, are often […]

Could Energy Credits become a bigger part of the future? With more companies and businesses being called to contribute more to a greener future, many companies and businesses are making reduced carbon emissions goals by buying energy credits. Whether energy credits are actually helpful, however, is well-debated, and detractors argue that it could be an […]

With climate change posing a threat to the global supply of freshwater, water scarcity is becoming a growing concern. Moreover, in many areas around that experience drought, the burden often falls on women to travel long distances to access fresh water for themselves and their family. In light of these concerns, researchers are exploring the potential of fog harvesting technology as a key to making drinking water more accessible to rural and isolated communities.

With climate change beginning to heavily affect agriculture, as well as a  growing world population, there is a growing concern about whether current agricultural practices are enough to provide for everyone. Current, mainstream agricultural practices are contributing to soil degradation and loss. Within 50 years, there may not be enough soil left to feed the […]

Could hemp be a vital source of energy in the future? With increasing concerns about how our primary sources of energy pollute the environment, research and projects are being conducted involving potential alternatives, including making batteries out of hemp.  What Are Hemp Batteries? Hemp is technically from the same species of plant that psychoactive marijuana […]

Research Recap: Generating Electricity From Rain Could generating electricity from rain be part of the future of energy? Though generating electricity from rain is a relatively new concept compared to tidal wave energy or solar energy, it’s possible that more research and development could make rain a mainstream source of energy in the future.  What […]