Index

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Essays:

The Spectrum of Toxicity: A Brief History of Humanity Poisoning Ourselves
Humanity's Unpaid Debt: The Climate, Pollution, Sustainability, and Biodiversity Crises
The Spectrum of Toxicity 2: Toxin Threat Levels

Environmental Questions: 

Environmental Question #1 [Biodegradability]
Environmental Question #2 [Predictions]
Environmental Question #3 [Microplastic Life Cycle]
Environmental Question #4 [Recycling]
Environmental Question #5 [Plastic Pollution]
Environmental Question #6 [Plastic vs. Aluminum]
Environmental Question #7 [Substitutions]
Environmental Question #8 [Synthetic Fabric]
Environmental Question #9 [Teflon]
Environmental Question #10 [Tap Water]
Environmental Question #11 ["Recyclable" Labels]
Environmental Question #12 [Recycled Plastic Art]
Environmental Question #13 [Bioplastics Deep Dive]
Environmental Question #14 [Environmental Careers]
Environmental Question #15 [Plastic Food Containers]
Environmental Question #16 [Laundry Pods]
Environmental Question #17 [Silicone]
Environmental Question #18 [Plasticizers in Milk]
Environmental Question #19 ["Biodegradable" Greenwashing]
Environmental Question #20 [Microplastic Toxicology]
Environmental Question #21 [Astroturf]
Environmental Question #22 [Personal Buying Habits]
Environmental Question #23 [Offgassing Products]
Environmental Question #24 [Adhesive Residue]










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