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Welcome to the week.

We have another new podcast episode for you this week, this time with Ferris Jabr, author of Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life. 

It’s a fascinating conversation (and book!) about shifting our understanding of Earth, and our relationship to it. Listen here!

Ok, news time.

This week:

  • ⚡️Clean energy megaprojects

  • 🤰Heat protections for pregnant workers

  • 🍖Lab-grown meat for pet food

  •  💻️Internet shut downs

  • And more

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Last week, we asked: How often do you consider sustainability when purchasing clothing?

You said:

🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Always (33%)

“It's very hard to do this, but I at least always try to buy used or at least from a company that claims sustainability.”

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Sometimes (38%)

“I generally prefer thrifting, and given a choice will opt for natural fibers, but I don’t invest time in checking providers as I assume the supply chain is hopeless ”

🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Rarely (16%)

“While I do buy mass produced clothing, I do try to avoid poorly made items as I want something that will last for years. I don’t buy clothing that often and tend to keep and wear what I do have. I don’t want something that will fall apart after a few wears. ”

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Never (13%)

“I never thought about it. I am usually shopping for an outfit for an event. That is what’s on my mind.”

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