Shashwat Mishra

About Shashwat Mishra

Shashwat Mishra is a passionate environmental science researcher and advocate at North Hollywood High School. He founded Multiverse Researchers to connect high school students with research opportunities and mentorship. As the founder and president of NHHS Greenpeace, he promotes sustainability and scientific inquiry. He has interned at Caltech, conducted published research on air pollution and health, and contributes to EarthTalk. He is also interning at Cornell University to expand his research experience. A student leader and dedicated musician, he strives to make a lasting impact through research and advocacy.

Posts by Shashwat Mishra:

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Brain Fog Alert: Air Pollution Linked To Cognitive Decline

Studies suggest air pollution is associated with cognitive decline, memory problems and short-term cognitive performance.

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Mangrove Conservation Key To Health of Coastal Ecology

We’ve lost 20 percent of the world’s mangroves since the 1980s and the health of coastal ecology might just be at stake…

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Walkable Cities, Neighborhoods = Happy Communities

Walkability is a huge plus for engendering a pleasant neighborhood experience and the development of community bonds.

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Trump Determined To Gut The Endangered Species Act

Does Donald Trump have the political capital this time around to actually gut the Endangered Species Act in perpetuity?

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Bees, Butterflies, Birds & Bats Rejoice During Pollinator Month

Celebrating the huge role pollinators play in keeping our environment going is something we should do all year long, not just during Pollinator Month.

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Fortune 500 Companies Renege On Climate Commitments

While some major corporations are still trying to reduce carbon emissions, many others are scaling back given the federal government’s lack of interest.

Are Salmon Returning To The American West?

Are Salmon Returning To The American West?

There’s a long way to go, but with enough effort, wild salmon on the U.S. West coast could still make a comeback

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Microplastics Scourge Fueling Antibiotic Resistance

One way microplastics fuel antibiotic resistance is by acting as “hotspots” for bacteria to interact and exchange genes.

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China Now Dominates Global Electric Vehicle (EV) Market

China has quickly become a dominant force in the global electric vehicle (EV) market, surpassing car makers in the U.S., Europe and Japan.

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Greens Urge Federal Protection For Prairie Dogs

Even though prairie dogs are a keystone species across the West with shrinking population numbers, they are as-yet not federally protected.

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