by Sergei Boutenko It was a cold morning in mid-April when we ran out of food. We sat on tree stumps at four thousand feet above sea level and watched as mom rummaged through our…
ENVIRONMENT
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Over the next 30 years, the world’s population will grow from 7 billion to roughly 9 billion people. The thought of feeding another 2 billion people is daunting. The idea of doing so while simultaneously…
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Kjersti Buaas embodies the energy and curiosity of the human spirit. Her life path has been paved with accomplishments achieved throughout her incredible snowboarding career. Perhaps even more impressive is the underlying simplicity that shines…
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Leading the Way for a Greener Tomorrow with Maine’s Youngest-Ever Female State Senator: A Close-Up with Chloe Maxmin
by Ty JohnsonThe future of the planet depends on people like Chloe Maxmin. A resident of Nobleboro, Maine, Maxmin grew up on her parents’ farm and fell in love with the woods and surrounding natural environment. Now,…
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Ocean Pollution Solution: Dutch Inventor Boyan Slat Unleashes “The Ocean Cleanup” on Great Pacific Garbage Patch
by Sasha FrateHere is something scary. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is the largest accumulation of ocean plastic in the world and is located between Hawaii and California. The mass estimated to comprise 1.8 trillion pieces of…
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Amy Ippoliti is passionate about helping. She has learned that true happiness comes from helping others. As she is quick to acknowledge, “We are each other’s keepers.” Amy is also passionate about living a mindful,…
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Surging Arctic Ecotourism: Witnessing Polar Bears in their Dwindling Natural Habitat
by David AielloIn their glistening icy habitat, the polar bear reflects an unearthly beauty. Their home rings the Arctic Circle and includes parts of Canada, Russia, the United States (in Alaska), Greenland, and Norway. As ice retreats,…
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Has there ever been a special place that you’ve visited, held in your heart, and fondly remembered long after you left? A safe haven and a place above all others that will always be special…
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In 1969, Michael Reynolds graduated from Architecture School and moved to Taos, New Mexico. Inspired by television news stories about the concerning issue of global garbage accumulation and the lack of affordable housing, Reynolds put…
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Hemp fabric is not a newcomer to the fashion industry. In fact, hemp itself isn’t even a newcomer to our civilization. The earliest discovered woven fabric, dating back to 8000-7000 BC, is hemp. While hemp…