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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES / LOCAL IMPACT:  It is no understatement to say that society and human civilization is facing great challenges. We are confronted with dilemmas such as climate change, political instability, economic recession, and more! However, all of these problems can be solved and addressed!  Do you want to make a difference and improve the world? You are not alone! Many people want to find a way to create positive and meaningful change in the lives of others.  But in order to change the world, we must first create a transformation within ourselves!  Learn more about joining the cause and helping out in our article "HOW TO SAVE THE WORLD", only on Hoodie Goodies! 

Global Perspectives: Who are Hoodie Goodies? What is their agenda? You may have seen us around the neighborhood in the DMV! Learn more about what drives and motivates us as a social enterprise and art collective and meet our team members! We are growing every day! Check out the article below! 

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES/LOCAL IMPACT: The next article in our WHAT IS AMERICA series of blogs! In this article, our writer Zach Champ discusses how the Green New Deal being talked about lately in the media and politics is our best bet to addressing our nation's Federal Debt while also simultaneously providing the best solution for updating critical infrastructure across the country. Zach discusses how the original New Deal relates to the proposed Green New Deal and how National Service programs may hold the key to combating student loan debt. Read more in the article below, only on Hoodie Goodies! 

When we think of energy and power we usually think of electricity and gasoline. Yet we don’t always stop to consider our natural resources: the sun for solar energy, the local weather for wind-based energy, and the power of running water and fresh rainwater. All these forms of natural resources are renewable resources- they are constantly available and accessible. This article examines some of the most common forms of renewable energy that can be used to make our neighborhoods more sustainable and environmentally friendly!