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The Shift from Natural to Synthetic: The Environmental Impact of the Clothing Industry's Oil Dependency

The Shift from Natural to Synthetic: The Environmental Impact of the Clothing Industry's Oil Dependency In the ever-evolving world of fashion, trends come and go, but one shift in particular has had a profound impact on both the industry and the environment: the move away from natural fibers like cotton and fur towards synthetic fibers derived from toxic oil. 

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Falling sperm counts that threaten human survival linked to chemical exposure

Falling sperm counts that threaten human survival linked to chemical exposure Falling sperm counts and changes to sexual development are “threatening human survival” and leading to a fertility crisis. And chemicals like plastic and pesticides are to blame, which are found all sorts of household items, like food, clothing, cooking tools, hair and body products, etc. 

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What's causing the bee population's rapid decline— and why it matters

What's causing the bee population's rapid decline— and why it matters

The survival of our species is dependent on the survival of bees, yet we have seen a 60% world wide population decline since 1947. The US began using synthetic pesticides in the 1930s and became wide spread after World War II and by 1950, pesticides were found to increase farm yields far beyond pre-World War II levels and we became heavily dependent on synthetic pesticides moving forward. 

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