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The Mess: My morning cup of CO2
Coffee is a major greenhouse gas offender, but what do I do if I can’t give up my morning cup?
June 4, 2025
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The Mess: Buying our way out of global warming
Can a little well-intentioned retail therapy heal the planet?
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July 2, 2025
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The Mess: The recycling illusion
I used to be a cheerleader for recycling, but I’ve changed my tune.
The Mess: Hot dog, what a pickle
What if decarbonizing the standard American diet relies on some very (very) processed food?
The Mess: The sustainability trap sitting in your kitchen
Many single-use kitchen gadgets are a microcosm of society’s problem with overconsumption: hyper-specialized and disposable.
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The Mess: Is thrifting the new fast fashion?
Buying secondhand is gentler on the planet, but that doesn’t mean it’s always the right thing to do
May 28, 2025
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The Mess: The Amtrak Trap
Is taking the train really better than flying? Not exactly, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t.
May 21, 2025
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The Mess: Bought something you didn’t need? It could be my fault.
I helped create the cycle of consumption. Now it’s my job to slow down the wheel.
May 14, 2025
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There are no ‘natural’ disasters
The way we talk about extreme events matters
January 9, 2025
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Be a single-issue voter with me
We got a real easy climate action for you
November 4, 2024