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Gerardo Bandera
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Gerardo Bandera is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City. 

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October 22, 2024
Carbon neutral, carbon offsets and carbon credits, explained
topic:Air Pollution
by:Gerardo Bandera
Companies and countries are rushing to trade carbon to achieve carbon neutrality. But what is the carbon credit market and how much of it is greenwashing?
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July 25, 2024
How many Blue Whales are left? The species nearing extinction
topic:Conservation
by:Gerardo Bandera
What makes the blue whale an endangered species, and how will the population of the world's largest animal rebound?
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July 21, 2024
How climate colonialism affects the Global South
topic:Climate Change
by:Gerardo Bandera
Wealthy nations often abuse their position of power to 'export' their climate solutions abroad, especially when solutions are for-profit.
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July 13, 2024
Which countries impose the death penalty on gay people?
topic:LGBT Rights
by:Gerardo Bandera
In these countries, homosexuality or same-sex relations are illegal and punishable with the death penalty. Rights organisations are fighting for change.
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May 28, 2024
Genuine Pride or corporate rainbow washing?
topic:LGBT Rights
by:Gerardo Bandera
Tackling corporate Pinkwashing during Pride Month
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May 02, 2024
Here are 7 foods with high carbon footprints
topic:Sustainable Agriculture
by:Gerardo Bandera
partner:The Beam
What foods have the highest environmental impact and what are the best alternatives?
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April 25, 2024
How the fashion industry pollutes our water
topic:Ocean Pollution
by:Gerardo Bandera
Fast fashion has a high environmental impact on the world's water supply and is a major source of water contamination and water pollution.
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March 30, 2024
The risks and dangers of bee extinction
topic:Conservation
by:Gerardo Bandera
While small in size, bees' contributions to our ecosystems are momentous; put simply, life on Earth as it is today would not exist without them.
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May 02, 2023
10 environmentally friendly protein sources
topic:Sustainable Agriculture
by:Gerardo Bandera
These nutritious foods are high in protein and produce low carbon emissions, making them environmentally friendly alternatives to meat.
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April 21, 2023
10 causes of biodiversity loss and its effect on the environment
topic:Mass Extinction
by:Gerardo Bandera
Biodiversity loss has far-reaching and long-lasting consequences. Here are its causes and effects on humans and the environment.
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April 01, 2023
Saving the endangered monarch butterfly from extinction
topic:Conservation
by:Gerardo Bandera
The monarch butterfly - an important guardian of North American ecosystems - is in critical danger of extinction. How we can protect it?
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March 13, 2023
How the UN High Seas Treaty protects the ocean - and why it's necessary
topic:Conservation
by:Gerardo Bandera
Humans are a menace to ocean environments. The UN has moved to protect them.
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March 03, 2023
The Blue Whale is close to extinction. How many are left?
topic:Conservation
by:Gerardo Bandera
What makes the blue whale an endangered species, and how will the population of the world's largest animal rebound?
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February 20, 2023
The evolution of racism against Black Russians
topic:Discrimination
by:Gerardo Bandera
From comrades to second-class citizens: Black Russians have faced different levels of discrimination throughout the last century.
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January 18, 2023
How oil spills affect humans and the environment
topic:Ocean Pollution
by:Gerardo Bandera
How do the 2.7 million litres of oil that are spilled in the ocean affect the environment and people?
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December 22, 2022
Here are 10 climate activists to watch in 2023
topic:Climate action
by:Gerardo Bandera
These climate activists and organisations are inspiring us to take action in 2023.
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