Trash: A health hazard to the Maldive Islands

Lack of a waste management system in the Maldives is a great health hazard to the local Maldives islanders. Observation shows that the most common mosquito breeding sites are among the trash, this results in dangerous diseases such as Dengue Fever and Chikungunya. While the state and private sector are divided over the responsibility of [...]

The Beginning

Hello, everyone! My name is Jessica Jimenez and I am a third year student at the University of California at Santa Cruz. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California but have fallen in love with living in Santa Cruz. In my spare time I enjoy running, hiking, being outdoors and following Major League [...]

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