Learn about camel riding and the reality of the life of a camel in captivity. Part of Fanimal’s Animals & Tourism series. Video presented by Nora Tahbaz.

Eleanor Tahbaz Introduction:  The world is changing rapidly around us. Younger generations are educating themselves on the issues the world faces today and are pushing hard for changes to be made. Today we see people fighting against human rights violations, fighting to fix the systems with institutionalized racism, and fighting for environmental change. Part of … Continue reading "Cutting out the Meat: An Overview of

Jackie Sanchez and Nora Tahbaz A quick image search of deserts in Google will show pictures of barren landscapes with dunes of sand. However, only about 20% of Earth’s deserts are covered in sand. It is a common misconception to assume all deserts are dry, hot, and empty places. These adjectives do not fully describe … Continue reading "Desert Ecosystems"

Nora Tahbaz The African elephants’ massive tusks have been a sought-after treasure for centuries because of their cultural importance and because they are valued as a status symbol across the world. The only way to gain the ivory is to kill an elephant which has led to the rapid demise of the population, as poachers … Continue reading "DNA Tracking of Illegal Ivory and What

Nora Tahbaz What is it?  The Green New Deal (GND) is a document written by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other congresspeople, discussing how the United States needs to take action to prevent harsh effects from climate change. It has been a controversial document in the news since it was presented to the United States Congress in … Continue reading "The Green New Deal: Explained"

Nora Tahbaz Introduction  The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is an environmental agreement that regulates the production and consumption of almost 100 man-made chemicals that have been referred to as ozone depleting substances (ODS). The agreement was signed in 1987 and has been hugely successful in achieving its goal of reducing … Continue reading "The Montreal Protocol: An Overview"