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1 month ago | 
innerself.com | Beth McDaniel |Rachel Carson |David Wallace-Wells |Peter Wohlleben
How do microplastics impact global photosynthesis rates? What are the food production losses due to plastic pollution? How does plastic waste affect crops and seafood supply? Can reducing microplastic levels reverse food security threats? What global policies can help mitigate plastic pollution? By Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.comWhen we think about food security, we often focus on climate change, soil degradation, and water shortages.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
innerself.com | Alex Jordan |Inner Selfcom |Rachel Carson |David Wallace-Wells
What role do humans play in causing wildfires? How has fire management history shaped today’s wildfire crisis? What impact does climate change have on wildfire intensity? Which strategies can help prevent human-caused wildfires? Why is it critical to rethink our relationship with fire? The Human Spark: Why Wildfires Are Getting Worseby Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.comWildfires have always been a part of Earth's natural cycles, serving as a reset for ecosystems and a driver of biodiversity.
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Jan 11, 2025 | 
innerself.com | Robert Jennings |Inner Selfcom |Rachel Carson |David Wallace-Wells
What happens to your plastic after it’s recycled? How is plastic pollution connected to the fossil fuel industry? What are the health risks of microplastics, including cancer and heart disease? How does plastic contribute to climate change? What can you do to reduce your plastic footprint? Plastic Pollution’s Hidden Health Effectsby Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.comHave you ever picked up a plastic bottle, intending to toss it into the recycling bin, and wondered where it goes?
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
innerself.com | Michael Odei Erdiaw-Kwasie |Rachel Carson |David Wallace-Wells
Lynda Disher/ShutterstockWhat is urban mining, and how it helps with resource recovery. How can urban mining reduce waste and environmental impact? Why is urban mining becoming more important in addressing resource scarcity? What materials can be recovered through urban mining? How urban mining contributes to the circular economy.
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
innerself.com | Sébastien Sauvé |Rachel Carson |David Wallace-Wells
Installing a filter at the main kitchen sink is the most cost-effective option for reducing exposure to PFAS in water. (Shutterstock)What are PFAS and why are they dangerous in drinking water? How can you effectively remove PFAS from your home’s water supply? What are the best filtration methods for reducing PFAS? Why bottled water isn’t a sustainable solution to PFAS exposure. What are the pros and cons of different residential water filtration systems?
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Sep 19, 2024 | 
innerself.com | Jessica Eise |Rachel Carson |David Wallace-Wells |Peter Wohlleben
People enjoy spending time in nature but don’t always feel they have the ability to protect it. John Greim/LightRocket via Getty ImageWhy do Americans love nature but feel powerless to protect it? What emotions dominate people's relationships with nature? How can we transform guilt and worry into climate action? What prevents Americans from engaging with nature and protecting it? How can new communication frames inspire personal empowerment in environmental action?
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Sep 16, 2024 | 
innerself.com | Neil Carter |Deqiang Ma |Rachel Carson |David Wallace-Wells
How is human population growth affecting wildlife habitats worldwide? What does increasing human-wildlife overlap mean for global ecosystems? The role of climate change in shifting animal ranges and species richness. What are the potential benefits and conflicts of human-wildlife interactions? Exploring strategies for managing human-wildlife coexistence effectively. How can conservation planning guide a future with increasing human density?
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Aug 26, 2024 | 
innerself.com | Brad Tucker |Rachel Carson |David Wallace-Wells |Peter Wohlleben
Jose G. Ortega Castro/UnsplashHow has light pollution obscured the night sky, including the Milky Way? What are the main sources of light pollution in cities? How can shielding lights and using dimming techniques reduce light pollution? Why is it important to use warm-colored lights for our health and the environment? How can we bring back the night sky and see the stars again? How to Reduce Light Pollution and Reclaim the Night Skyby Brad E Tucker, Australian National University.
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Aug 21, 2024 | 
innerself.com | Andrew J. Whelton |Rachel Carson |David Wallace-Wells |Peter Wohlleben
A water pipe that was used to carry water to livestock crosses land burned in the Maui fires in August 2023. Andrew Whelton/Purdue University, CC BY-NDIn This Article:How do wildfires contaminate agricultural water systems? What risks do contaminated water systems pose to livestock and crops? What practical steps can farmers take to protect their water systems from wildfires? How does damaged infrastructure lead to toxic chemicals in water?
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
innerself.com | Lewis J. Alcott |Rachel Carson |David Wallace-Wells |Peter Wohlleben
Microplastics in the environment is a growing global problem. (Shutterstock)In This Article:What are microplastics and why are they dangerous to the Great Lakes? How much plastic waste is entering the Great Lakes each year? What strategies can we use to curb plastic and microplastic pollution? Is recycling an effective solution to the microplastic crisis? Why reducing plastic consumption is the best long-term solution?
