There is so much discussion about global consumerism and waste, and rightly so. Our consumer, nuclear, and technological waste(s) alone creates serious ecological threats to our planet--first our land, then our air, our water, our oceans, and now outer space?!
Consider this article, Archaeology of Space Garbage, by University of Arizona professor and Senior Editor of Discover Archaeology magazine, W.L. Rathje. Here, leading “garbologist” Rathje shares his view on the enormity (and threat) of space garbage orbiting Earth, left behind from space missions, as well as "exo-archaeology" - the study of the artifacts of outer space.
I find his article appropriate here because his number one lesson addresses the fact that we create numberless commercial/technological products without considering its disposal issues. Who is responsible for our global waste? Individuals? The companies that make these products? We, who buy them? Individual nations? The global economy? Global environmental sanctions?
How do we better eliminate this growing mountain of trash?
Read the article here: http://www.kenlarson.net/code/scienc01.htm
About Me
- Nature Coach
- Hello and thank you for visiting! My name is Michelle and I am owner/educator of Caliso Learning, and committed to the belief that we are responsible for passing on, not only a healthy environment to the next generation, but also the significant value in the discovery, knowledge, and lessons gained from experiences with nature. I have long been committed to encouraging people to connect with and learn about nature because I see again and again the long term benefit of personal experience within this setting—it is enriching and liberating for any age. The more we learn to love nature, the more we will take action to protect our precious environments. I hope you visit often and I would love to hear from you and look forward to seeing your thoughtful contributions to this blog. I'd like to think that together we can inspire action that will protect and connect with the natural world!
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