Ronghe ChenMar 6, 20212 minTexas Power Crisis: Are Renewables To Blame?Ever since February 10th, crippling power outages, food and water shortages, and critical weather conditions have swept across Texas....
Ronghe ChenFeb 14, 20213 minHow does climate change induce accelerating sea level rise? Examining the causes & effectsOne of the most significant impacts of climate change is sea level rise, which can not only flood islands and coastal regions, but it can...
Ronghe ChenFeb 3, 20212 minJanuary Recap: Foreshadowing 2021 Climate?In late January, I found myself consistently waking up to snow that went up to my ankle, to the green pine tree in my backyard immersed...
Ronghe ChenJan 10, 20212 minIs recycling a scam? The horrifying truth behind the plastic industryWe have all been told since we were very young, that recycling is the right thing to do, since it's good for the environment. Well, is it...
Ronghe ChenDec 21, 20202 minIs Chicago's drinking water safe? Contaminants found in tap and bottled water With a lake to its east, Chicago appears to have an excellent source of water. Two purification plants draw raw water from Lake Michigan...
Ronghe ChenDec 7, 20202 minTrump vs. Biden: Environmental PoliciesIn a world as dynamic as ours, we are in a time of political and environmental change. Recently, Joe Biden was elected President. He is...