Posts tagged economy
The Crypto Scam That is Killing Our Planet

By: Holly Ji

Want to get rich quick? Be sure to invest in cryptocurrencies that are not only the hottest new trend but the hottest nightmare for the environment. Capitalism has welcomed the sudden surge of NFT, or nonfungible token, production and trade. From a “CryptoCrisp” pringles flavor to Gorillaz, ironically a band notorious for its anti-capitalist themes, announcing their soon-to-be-released NFT collection, it’s safe to say NFTs are popular.

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The Justification for Cutting Down Over 30 Million Christmas Trees Annually for the Winter Holidays

By: Celina Yang

If you think about what events are in December, most people will probably say Christmas or the Winter Holidays, even though I usually think about the finals first. With the idea of this holiday, there is a greatly common practice of having a Christmas tree in the household during this exciting season. And with this common practice comes the purchase and deposition (except for artificial trees) of millions of Christmas trees, mostly spruce, pine, or fir.

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Italy: The Next Financial Disaster?

by Brady Condon

While Italy has one of the most prosperous economies in today’s world, there are major problems lying underneath, which threaten not only Italy but the entire world. I am concerned about a looming crisis that by the sheer grace of Jesus Christ, Chef Boyardee, and whatever gods are left on the booted peninsula, hasn’t already set Italy on fire.

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