Kikyo Makino-siller (kikyo-makino-siller)

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Kikyo Makino-Siller (‘24) is an Opinions writer. She enjoys writing articles about political and environmental issues.

Oil Doomsday?

Kikyo Makino-siller

The recent $60 million oil deal is a sign that the fossil fuel industry doesn’t fear its replacement.

Issue 7, Volume 114

What’s Happening to Rikers Island?

Kikyo Makino-siller

Rikers Island is a hot mess—but the plan to close it is even worse.

Issue 4, Volume 114

Propaganda Wars and Hidden Lobbyists: What Is(n’t) Wrong with New York’s Climate Plans?

Kikyo Makino-siller

Why the fossil fuel industry has successfully transformed consumer opinion of green energy in New York, and what can be done about it.

Issue 2, Volume 114

Ban the Abortion Ban

Kikyo Makino-siller

The Helms Amendment allows the United States government to restrict abortion access in foreign countries, a gross violation of human rights and international relations. The Abortion Is Health Care Everywhere Act must be passed to ban such injustices forever.

Issue 14, Volume 113

Crypto: What Next?

Kikyo Makino-siller

The crash of FTX has revealed those willing to take accountability in the cryptocurrency industry, but stability will never be reached until every platform steps up.

Issue 9, Volume 113

The Demonization of GMOs

Kikyo Makino-siller

As consumers, we must look past the negative connotations of genetically modified food products in order to gauge how they help alleviate global hunger.

Issue 8, Volume 113

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The Masquerade of Foreign Aid

Kikyo Makino-siller

American foreign aid programs have caused irreversible damage to recipient countries’ economies and societies.

Issue 6, Volume 113

Pumpkins in Pain

Kikyo Makino-siller

Pumpkins are adored by many as a symbol of fall festivities, but the massive amounts thrown out each year are catastrophic to the environment.

Issue 4, Volume 113

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Secrets to Staying Afloat: The American Airline Industry

Kikyo Makino-siller

Despite the difficulties, American airlines have managed to survive through COVID-19. But how long will this trend continue for?

Issue 3, Volume 113

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Worms, China, and Pollution: Is Green Technology Worth It?

Kikyo Makino-siller

The rising demand for green energy has necessitated an increase in the mining of rare earth minerals, leading to a plethora of environmental and political problems.

Issue 2, Volume 113

In Honor of National Clean Air Month

Kikyo Makino-siller

Company initiatives to appear more sustainable often backfire in a variety of ways, but tree-planting may be the worst of them all.

Issue 16, Volume 112

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