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Why do cities keep building all this new stuff for cars?
Cars are this symbol of freedom, but they actually need a huge amount of help in the form of infrastructure.
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Where are all the bugs going and what can I do about it?
Insect loss is real, and it's complicated. So let's get dirty and dive in.
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You’re going to cut down on plastic and it’s going to get weird
We have you covered (not in Saran wrap).
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Why can’t I stress about climate change like I do about everything else?
It's not you, it’s your brain.
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OK, I’ll bite. What the hell is my carbon footprint?
Like everything climate change, it's actually complicated. Let's break down what it means and how to use it.
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How can I convince my parents to care about the climate?
You are small, but you are in the ideal position to do very big things.
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Should we judge Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez by her carbon footprint?
Terrible options make for flawed choices. But what's our moral responsibility as individuals?
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Humans cause climate change. Do we just need fewer humans?
Talking about population as the primary cause of climate change is like talking about food as the primary cause of obesity.
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How can I have a wedding registry that isn’t totally wasteful?
Are a Kitchenaid and climate consciousness incompatible?
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Plastic pollution seems like such an overwhelming problem. What can I do?
"Convenience and overconsumption are the seat of the plastic waste problem."
