Mini the jaguar was the first jaguar to be translocated worldwide. Her story inspires resilience and strength in MLEC’s students. Learn more about these conservation efforts as told by Sebastian Sanchez.
By Ajmaanie Andre From the very beginning, one of the main things the Biden-Harris campaign has criticized the Trump administration for is their handling of climate change and the threat it poses to the environment. Climate change does not only pose an environmental threat but also many economical and personal health risks as well. Climate…
By Kelly Sanchez Communities, economies, and countries — they are always subjected to changes and development but at the price of an earthy, indispensable facet: Environmental reclines during modern times. As of May 29, Russia has been facing a critical environmental perturbation that has left it in a state of emergency after a power plant…
By Jaylyn Gonzalez In the hours between seven and eight Sunday evening, various storm warnings were issued throughout South Florida. However, at the last second, the storm took a turn to Cuba, developing into a tornado that left the already fragile capital, Havana, in shambles. The unexpected and monstrous tornado ripped through the Cuban streets;…
By Diana Rodriguez Panama City Beach, Orlando, Clearwater—Florida is home to a few cities that are famous for being spring break spots, whether for the beaches, hotels, or festivals. This March, groups of Spring Breakers will bring much more than just their friends, and their parents’ money to spend: these young adults will also harm…
By Daniel Gonzalez Last Monday, February 5th, MLEC invited all its science classes during to view a presentation about Cuban wild life, plants and environment. It was presented by Rich Kern, a nature documentary film director. He created the film called, “Currents from Cuba,” which documented his adventures into Cuba as he focused on the…
By Devin Dubon Every year an international climate change summit is held on December 12th in Paris, bringing together world leaders from all over the globe. This year, President Donald Trump is not invited. This decision comes after Trump began the process of withdrawing from the Paris Agreement — the global accord signed by nearly…
By Robyn Forbes Climate change is a real, global, pressing issue–one needn’t look too far to see the effects it is having on our environment. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, sea level has been rising over the past century and the rate at which it’s happening is rising as well, leaving parts…
By Nathalie Del Valle It was a late Sunday afternoon when my family first heard the news of a hurricane forming in the atlantic. The track of the hurricane estimated hurricane Irma to reach South Florida around the weekend of September 9th. With only a few days before the storm hit, no one in…
By Sarah Lemos Terror, tragedy, and desperation fill the atmosphere in Texas as the devastating blow of Hurricane Harvey continues. Friday night, Aug. 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey came crashing onto the Texas coast bringing in strong winds and large amounts of rain that has now resulted in major flooding. The hurricane struck as a…