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I’m always curious about how travel impacts the environment. I know many people, including myself, who travel to natural places in order to connect to nature and break from “the real world.” Clearly, there are other issues to unpack in this, not the least of which is that so many see nature as an escape … Continue reading
In twenty years, from 1870 to 1890, the population of bison in the US was basically wiped out. From an estimated 8 million to fewer than 500. While events like expanding the railroads had an impact, much of this slaughter was done with the purpose of removing food sources to force Indigenous people onto reservations. … Continue reading
I found an article about the development of a circular economy in a community in the Amazon. The community has helped revive populations of two endangered species by turning the waste from one activity into a resource for another. They have done this with non-governmental organizations, universities, and companies. Which got me thinking, is a … Continue reading
Regardless of your opinion of the role of economics in sustainability, it is impossible to argue that the economy does not currently have a large impact on each of our lives and our lives as a community. It is difficult to be concerned about changing light bulbs if I can’t put food on the table, … Continue reading
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