2024 is almost upon us! That means it’s time to look back at all the environmental events of 2023. Today, we highlight our favorite news stories that will bring warmth and positivity to the new year. From baby rhinos to…Read More
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2023 has seen some of the most devastating wildfires on record. From the Canadian wildfires that impacted the eastern seaboard of the United States in June to Maui’s heartbreaking wildfires in early August, the 2023 wildfire season has been indescribably…Read More
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On August 23rd, 2023, scientists worldwide celebrated the landing of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission, an Indian-led space program to the Moon’s south pole. Chandrayaan-3 became the first mission to ever touch down in this relatively underexplored region, and hopes were high…Read More
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Artificial intelligence (AI) systems have sparked much debate in 2023 with their revolutionary and futuristic capabilities. Many fear the loss of jobs and creativity as AI becomes increasingly skilled at writing cohesive works of fiction and non-fiction alike. On the…Read More
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In the past few years, concern has grown regarding PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as “forever chemicals”), rampant in consumer products ranging from mattresses and Gore-Tech jackets to menstrual underwear and perfumes. These chemicals have been around since…Read More
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(Guest article by Maris Bey, a Master of Social Work student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She has worked with adult and youth sex trafficking survivors in restoration care services for several years.) What is human trafficking?…Read More
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We like bringing Frosty the Snowman back to our Eco-Maven column of December because he smartly shares interesting stories and always welcomes us with open arms! This year is no exception, especially with the latest report about melting glaciers and…Read More
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Iranian women have been making headlines for several months now. They have received international recognition for their protests against the Iranian government regarding their treatment of women and girls – protests which have been met with violence, brutality, and lethal…Read More
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Whether you have dipped your toes in the realm of organic and sustainable agriculture, or you are fully immersed in it, most of us have heard about the nasty history of Monsanto, the agrochemical and agricultural giant that has dominated…Read More
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World Refugee Day falls on June 20th each year, but it never looks the same in a world with an ever-evolving political environment. The UN Refugee Agency sponsors this holiday and decides upon an annual theme. For 2022, this is,…Read More