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To Privatize, or Not To Privatize: The Future of National Parks

National parks are public land protected by the United States government which has been tasked with wildlife conservation for generations. They exist throughout the nation and remain some of the most spectacular tourist sights. However, national parks have been struggling to afford the overwhelming cost of maintenance and convenience required to keep the lands running. […]

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Environmental Ethics: Human-Nature Dualism of the Anthropocene

The term “anthropocene” describes the current geological era in which human activity is the dominant influence on the natural world. The term is a derivation of the Greek words anthropos, meaning “human,” and cene, meaning “new” and was coined in the early 2000s by biologist Eugene Stormer and chemist Paul Crutzen. Anthropologists argue over various […]

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Environmental Generational Amnesia: How We Normalized Climate Change

The concept of nature is ever-changing alongside advancement in human civilization. It is a subjective experience of the environment shaped by those who came before us. Each generation views nature differently due to the dynamic state of the world. However, gradual urbanization has led to a perception of nature which is detached from reality.  It’s […]