The first piece of human trash was recently found on Mars, marking a monumental moment where our human impact has preceded our actual physical presence on the planet. While I admire the endless possibilities and wonder that comes with space travel and exploration, my environmentalist mindset is always thinking about the environmental impacts before anything else. That is why I wanted to explore the impacts of space travel and how…
Category: Science Explained
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What is rewilding?
“Rewilding” is a term that I have been coming across quite frequently when reading environmental news, and I truly believe we are going to be seeing a lot more of this initiative as we move forward in the climate movement. This is a complex topic that I could write a whole book about, so I took a really high-level approach when explaining this topic. In this post, I explain what…
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What are Microplastics?
This week I wanted to cover the topic of microplastics. This is one that I have been wanting to write about for a while, but was kind of nervous to do so because it tends to paint a bleak picture of the situation that we are facing. While this topic can be a little overwhelming, I think it is incredibly important for people to start understanding the long-term effects of…
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What is Global Warming?
Global warming and the greenhouse effect are both environmental terms that every climate activist should at least know a little about. Understanding what is happening in our environment is critical if you want to take action on a larger level. It is also helpful to know why your individual actions have the power to make systematic change, as well as inspire others. Global warming is one the root causes for…
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5 Natural Solutions to the Climate Crisis
We all know that we must make sustainable changes to the systems in place globally, but many innovators are getting caught up in the new-age technology craze that still generates waste and uses systems that just aren’t as effective or sustainable as natural processes in our environment. I have come across many interesting “biomimicry” (natural solutions) during my research that honestly blow my mind and gives me hope for the…