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Addressing the Hunger Crisis in America

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Embracing Adventure: Overcoming Aging and Loneliness Through Connection

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The most important thing we can do to fight climate change

Climate change has become a topic that seems to belong to the distant past, particularly under the new administration. The mere utterance...

Maybe it's time to consider minimalism and bartering and bypass the chaos completely

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Who Were the Climate Change Experts a Million Years Ago? The Unknown Narratives of Climate Deniers

Climate change is a widely discussed topic, yet it often encounters skepticism, especially from climate deniers. One frequent argument...

Exploring the Impact of Consumerism and Climate Change: How Actions Can Lead to Freedom and Reduced Consumption

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Exploring the Paradox: Veganism and High Meat Consumption in the U.S. - A Closer Look at Factory Farming and Climate Change

In today's world, the choice to embrace veganism sparks curiosity and debate. Surprisingly, only about 1% of Americans identify as...

The Changing American Dream: Rethinking Life and Embracing Freedom

In recent years, many Americans have felt frustrated by political corruption, disinformation, the influence of billionaires, and the...

The Hidden Price of Modern Convenience: Unveiling the Impact of Society's Addiction to Social Media and Disposable Culture

In a world filled with conveniences, we often overlook the hidden costs that come with them. From our incessant use of social media to...

Is Face-to-Face Networking Still Relevant in a Digital Age?

In today's digital landscape, networking has transformed from simple introductions to complex interactions through social media, forums,...

Unlocking the Potential: The Future of Active Transportation and Unseen Innovations

As cities grow and their environmental impact becomes clear, a movement is emerging toward active transport methods like walking,...

Uncovering the Impact: How Sustainable Fitness Trends Are Shaping Healthier Communities

The world of fitness is changing, driven by a strong desire for healthier lifestyles and a commitment to the planet. More people are...

The Surprising Effects of Biking on Mental Well-being and Community Engagement

Biking is more than just a fun way to get from point A to point B. It has impressive benefits for our mental health and helps create...

Plastic Pollution: "NOT MY PROBLEM"

Most of us mindlessly discard used plastic, assuming others or "trash fairies" will handle it. Plastic pollution is often disregarded...

This weightlifting gym helps older people build more than just strength

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Why Are We So Sick?

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On climate change. It’s either us, or nothing at all

Stalling on climate change isn’t a result of crazy people and science doubters. It’s a function of you (and me) being unwilling to change...

L.A. approves initiative to add hundreds of miles of bike lanes

It calls for 238 miles of protected bike lanes, hundreds more unprotected lanes and 300 miles of improvements for buses. Los Angeles...

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