Blog Writing Info

 

🌱 Purpose

• To educate the community on environmental issues happening right now!

• Participants will choose an environmental issue of their choice to research and will write a short blog about it.

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👤 Contact

Alexa Gilbert - alexaggilbert@gmail.com

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👥 General

Who: Any age group in any location can participate (recommended for ages 12+)
What: Choose an environmental issue of your choice to research and write a short blog about it!
Where: Online
When/How long: Can start whenever! 

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📝 Service Hours

• 3 hours for each blog post

• To receive service hours, add our email (missiongreenglobalmgg@gmail.com) to any forms required by your school or organization. Email us if you need us to sign off on anything. ​

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✅ Requirements

• All submissions must be written in English

• Each submission must be at least 250 words

• All writing must be your own; please do not plagiarize of use AI 

• All sources used in research must be credible sources

  • Check each source against these guidelines before consulting it for research purposes

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🔑 Instructions

1. Choose an environmental topic that interests you! Find the list of topic ideas BELOW!

2. Research that topic through reliable sources. Make sure to keep a list of the sources you're using!

3. Write a blog submission at least 250 words long, educating others about your chosen topic.

4. Upload your blog submission to this form: Blog Submissions

5. After being edited by our staff, your submission will be available on our website’s blog

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✍️ Topic INSPIRATION

Climate Change

• Causes and effects

• Mitigation and adaptation strategies

• Impact on ecosystems and human societies

Biodiversity and Conservation

• Importance of biodiversity

• Threats to biodiversity (habitat loss, pollution, invasive species)

• Conservation efforts and protected areas

Sustainable Development

• Principles of sustainability

• Renewable vs. nonrenewable resources

• Sustainable agriculture and food systems

Energy and Resources

• Types of energy (fossil fuels, renewable energy)

• Energy conservation and efficiency

• Resource management and recycling

Water Resources and Pollution

• Water cycle and freshwater resources

• Water pollution (sources and effects)

• Strategies for water conservation

Waste Management

• Types of waste (solid, hazardous, electronic)

• Recycling and composting

• Impact of plastic pollution

Air Quality and Pollution

• Air pollutants and their sources

• Impact of air pollution on health and the environment

• Policies and technologies for improving air quality

Oceans and Marine Life

• Marine ecosystems and their importance

• Threats to oceans (overfishing, plastic pollution, climate change)

• Ocean conservation efforts

Forests and Deforestation

• Role of forests in the environment

• Causes and consequences of deforestation

• Forest conservation and reforestation projects

Urbanization and Environmental Impact

• Urban sprawl and its effects on the environment

• Sustainable urban planning and green cities

• The role of green spaces in urban areas

Agriculture and Food Security

• Environmental impact of modern agriculture

• Organic farming and sustainable agriculture practices

• Food security and the role of local food systems

Environmental Justice

• Understanding environmental justice and equity

• Case studies on environmental injustice

• Strategies to promote environmental justice

Ecological Footprint

• Calculating and understanding ecological footprints

• Impact of lifestyle choices on the environment

• Reducing personal and collective ecological footprints

Wildlife and Habitat Conservation

• Importance of habitats for wildlife

• Threats to wildlife and their habitats

• Conservation strategies and success stories

Environmental Policy and Legislation

• Key environmental laws and regulations

• Role of governments and NGOs in environmental protection

• International agreements (e.g., Paris Agreement, Convention on Biological Diversity)

Sustainable Transportation

• Environmental impact of transportation

• Benefits of public transit, cycling, and walking

• Future of sustainable transportation (electric vehicles, car-sharing)

Renewable Energy Technologies

• Solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy

• Benefits and challenges of renewable energy

• Innovations in energy storage and distribution

Ecosystem Services

• Definition and examples of ecosystem services

• Importance of ecosystem services to human well-being

• Strategies for preserving ecosystem services

Environmental Ethics

• Philosophical perspectives on the environment

• Human responsibilities toward nature

• Ethical dilemmas in environmental decision-making

The Role of Technology in Environmental Protection

• How technology is used to monitor and protect the environment

• Innovations in environmental technology (drones, AI, remote sensing)

• The potential and limitations of technology in solving environmental problems