Climate Change Case Study Presentations

This past week, the CCM1 students presented their case studies. Students worked to highlight an important impact of Climate Change on society and culture. Some did essays, and others did presentations! Their reflection included a description of the likely source of Climate Change in the example, how society and culture are impacted, as well as related attempts at adaptation and mitigation strategies. Finally, they proposed their own ideas for solutions. Students presented in different forms! 

Group 1 - Sustainability in Fashion  (Anna, Clara, Phoebe)

Fast fashion has a major impact on the environment and causes large amounts of waste. Stores like Forever 21 and Zara may try to be more sustainable, but are adding to the toxic waste created from fast fashion. There are more brands emerging like Girlfriend Collective, who are sustainable and transparent about their pledge to creating sustainable clothing and who are being a brand that reduces their impact on the environment.

Group 2 - Change in Seasons: Hotter, Dryer, Longer (Camila, Chloe, Kaitlyn)

Temperatures are rising due to the Greenhouse Effect and are having a negative impact on nature and humans. The Greenhouse effect is leading to an increase in wildfires and drought, impacting agriculture, and affecting the lives of migrant workers.

Group 3 - Climate Change Legislation - (Craig and Tristian)

Climate change has pressured countries to address their carbon footprint. We did a comparative analysis of the climate legislation in countries like the U.S., China, Spain, and the United Kingdom. We noticed that some countries, like Costa Rica, are really focused on creating impactful climate change legislation, while other countries do not stress climate change as an importance. This directly impacts how the people who live in that country address climate change.

Group 4  - Climate Change and Disease - (Thomas and Asa)

Human activity is causing climate change and habitat disruption. Events like deforestation cause animal habitat loss, which leads to the displacement of animals. Displaced animals can cause an increase proximity to humans, thus leading to human exposure to more diseases. Some solutions can include early preemptive vaccination, early treatment and reforestation.

Group 5 -  Psychological effects of Climate Change - (Halimatou, Mia, Eva)

Maintaining mental health through the effects of climate change is very important. Climate change can cause droughts, change in agriculture and climate conditions, which can effect communities and farmers. Loss of homes and environments due to climate change can also have a major impact on the mental health of humans whose homes are being directly impacted by climate change.

Group 6 -  Reducing Carbon Emissions in Boston - (Hannah, Chelsea, Anais)

Boston is a huge contributor of carbon emissions, which adds to the impact of global warming. Boston is and should still create alternative options for transportation. Creating incentives for citizens who use bikes for transportation rather than public transportation can be set up to encourage citizens to reduce their carbon footprint. Even encouraging carpooling and creating road tolls that would enforce citizens who do not carpool to pay, thus encouraging carpooling. These efforts can help to reduce carbon emissions in Boston.