The Paris Climate Agreement: An Uncertain Legacy Amid a Changing World
The Paris Climate Agreement, adopted in 2015, marked a historic turning point in global efforts to combat climate change. Adopted by 196 parties, the accord set ambitious goals to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. This commitment aimed to reduce the devastating impacts of climate change, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and biodiversity loss. However, these promises are being tested under the second Trump administration, bringing renewed scrutiny and debate over America’s role in global climate action.
Vertical Farming: Lifesaver or Luxury?
Amidst worsening land degradation and global temperatures, many nations have turned to vertical farming to economize and adapt to a changing world. However, uneven implementation of this practice favoring wealthy countries calls into question this seemingly promising method. Why is it that vertical farming seems to be more of an intermittent luxury than a consistent lifeline?
Public Access Evolution: Global Action Needed to Maintain the Stability of The Human Genome
Advancements in genetic engineering have far surpassed our global institutions' ability to regulate them. With the development of genetic engineering tools such as CRISPR and gene drives, paired with the growing popularity of DIY labs, access to bioweapon creation or human enhancement has become open to the public.
After COVID-19: Implications on International Organizations and the Global Order
The post-COVID world may be a very different place to live. Due to rapid changes in geopolitics and social lives, we may find ourselves standing in unchartered territory.
Blockchain: An Unlikely Advocate for Women
Despite global actions to reduce sexism, women are still seen as legally inferior in many countries. Can technology help combat this social injustice?
Amidst a Global Health Crisis: COVID-19 & The Advent of The Psychedelic Movement
As we greet the new decade with the greatest international health crisis in modern history, society is braced with the shift into an era of social isolation and greater need for psychiatric treatments. Meanwhile, vanguard movements towards alternative medicines and psychedelic therapy have already started gaining momentum in the healthcare industry and scientific community.
China’s Paradox: Economic Stimulation vs. Climate Catastrophe Aversion
In face of the looming climate crisis, China must decide whether to pursue maintaining its steadfast economic growth or to implement climate-conscious measures.
AI: Changing the Tides of Water Sustainability
One of climate change’s notorious effects is the rising scarcity of clean water, leaving millions around the world without access to safe drinking water. In the midst of this growing global crisis, could artificial intelligence be the innovate solution we urgently need?
Russian Navy Whales: Marine Mammal Service in the World's Navies
Staff Writer Cafe Keating-Hudson covers the historical use of marine life for military operations, and its potential resurgence thanks to modern technology.
PROMISE AND PITFALLS OF BIG DATA: SERVICE DELIVERY IN INDIA
Director of Marketing Tenzin Chomphel covers an event hosted by South Asia Initiative on the potential and pitfalls of India's technological advancement
SUPER SOLDIERS WILL SOON WALK AMONG US—JUST NOT AS HOLLYWOOD IMAGINED
Senior editor Bailey Marsheck discusses current research into and future prospectives for "super soldier" technology.
DIGITAL INDIA: GROWTH AND CHALLENGES OF INDIA'S TECHNOLOGICAL BOOM
Staff Writer Pankhuri Prasad covers a GPS event on India's technological advancement.
PORTUGAL, U.S. AND MEXICO: LESSONS FROM DRUG DECRIMINALIZATION (PART TWO)
Editor in Chief Mekalyn Rose discusses the racial and political origins of U.S. drug policies and their consequential role in shaping the growing opioid crisis.
SILICON VALLEY'S CHINA PARADOX: EVENT SUMMARY
Staff Writer Bailey Marsheck reviews a GPS 21st Century China Center Event
WHY PROP 64 SHOULD PUFF, PUFF, PASS
Senior Editor Nick Vacchio, in a piece originally published in The UCSD Guardian, explains why Proposition 64 should pass.
REVAMPING THE TOTAL SANITATION CAMPAIGN AND NGP
Daniel Firoozi discusses the magnitude of the problems from open defecation in India and ways of how sanitation can be improved.
VOLUNTOURISM- HOW SUSTAINABLE IS YOUR SERVICE?
Staff Writer Rebecca Chong looks into the idea behind voluntourism--and many of issues that it brings