Melissa Weber
Social Scientist Writer
About Melissa Weber
Melissa is a social scientist who holds a Ph.D. from a Canadian university. Her expertise includes collecting, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative, quantitative, and spatial data. She has a strong passion for research and writing and has extensive experience with data collection, data entry, analysis, and communicating findings. Melissa regularly conducts comprehensive literature and research reviews. She is particularly interested in marine policy, tourism, and Arctic shipping.
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Posts by Melissa Weber
You may have heard about ozone depletion and wondered about its environmental importance. The ozone layer protects us from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Without it, we’d face serious health risks like increased skin cancers and eye …
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You might have heard people talking about oil drilling and how it harms our planet. Maybe you’ve seen images of animals covered in oil or people protesting against big oil companies. These scenes raise a fundamental …
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Have you ever stepped into a car on a sunny day and felt the intense heat? That’s similar to what greenhouse gases do to our planet. They’re like an invisible blanket, trapping the sun’s warmth close …
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You’ve probably heard about clean energy before, but do you know what it means and why everyone’s making such a big deal about it? Imagine if every time we turned on our TV or charged our …
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Are you curious about the types of energy that power our world but find them confusing? Consider nonrenewable energy – it consists mainly of coal, petroleum, and natural gas and is not an infinite resource. This …
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Renewable energy is a type of power that comes from nature. It includes sunlight, wind, water, and more. These resources make energy again and again—they never run out! This differentiates them from non-renewable resources like coal, …
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Driving an electric vehicle helps reduce emissions, which is good for the environment. It’s about embracing sustainability and embracing the shift towards electric transportation. Although it may cost more initially, it’s a valuable investment in a …
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As a society, we have become accustomed to using disposable items to simplify our daily lives. However, this trend has resulted in a significant increase in waste, as most of these items are not designed to …
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Natural gas is one of the fastest-growing energy sources. In 2020, natural gas was the largest source of energy generation in the United States. Nearly 50% of homes in the United States use natural gas for …
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Invasive species are plants, animals, insects, or pathogens that can cause significant ecological, societal, or economic harm when introduced to a new environment where they are not native. Invasive species introduction into new areas can be …
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