Author: Lali Mikkelsen
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How to Share the Outdoors Responsibly
Nature should be accessible to everyone, but systemic barriers (like poverty and racial inequality) often keep marginalized communities from enjoying the outdoors. While geotagging on social media can harm fragile ecosystems, there are better ways to share nature responsibly and make it more inclusive. Share Within Your Community Instead of posting locations online, organize local…
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When is it Okay to Geotag?
In my previous article, For the Love of God, Stop Geotagging, I discussed how geotagging can harm nature by leading to overcrowding, ecosystem damage, and disrespect for Indigenous lands. But geotagging isn’t always bad… there are exceptions. To Geotag or Not to Geotag Do Not Geotag: When It’s Okay to Geotag: Important note: Just because a place…
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For the love of god, Stop Geotagging
Geotag [ˈjēōˌtaɡ] / verb Example: Geotagging seems harmless, right? But the reality is that social media has a massive impact on nature. Overcrowding, ecosystem damage, and irresponsible tourism can result from any level of exposure—whether a post goes viral or just reaches the wrong person. Don’t believe me? Watch this video. The Geotagging Debate: To…
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Why Geocaching is My Favorite Adventure (And Why You Should Try It)
The world feels heavy right now… divided, disconnected, and distracted. But what if I told you there’s a way to reconnect, explore, and find hidden treasures? It’s called geocaching, and it’s my favorite way to explore the world. What is Geocaching? To put it simply, it’s a real-world treasure hunt. Essentially, you use your phone,…
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Why “Leave No Trace” Misses the Bigger Picture
Why “Leave No Trace” Misses the Bigger Picture “Take only pictures, leave only footprints.” Sounds great, right? But here’s the thing— The 7 Principles of “Leave No Trace” (LNT) can reinforce a harmful idea: that humans and nature are separate. That the best way to “respect” the land is to pretend we were never there.…
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Why Climate Change and Human Suffering Are the Same Fight
You can’t fix the environment without fixing the systems that exploit people. Period. Think about it: This isn’t random. It’s by design. The same industries wrecking the planet? They’re the same ones exploiting workers, displacing Indigenous communities, and hoarding power. Environmental collapse isn’t separate from human suffering, it’s a symptom of the same disease: greed.…
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In Order to Be Part of the Solution, You Have to Accept That You’re Part of the Problem
We all want to make the world better. But the first step in creating any meaningful change is acknowledging that we are part of the problem. You can’t heal if you don’t admit you’re hurt. You can’t fix a system if you don’t acknowledge you’re playing a role in it. This concept doesn’t just apply…
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Climate Change Is a Class Struggle—But That Doesn’t Let You Off the Hook
Let’s be real. Climate change isn’t just about melting ice caps and rising sea levels. It’s about power. History. And the way humans have been taught to see the world. Big Polluters Are the Problem. But So Are We. A tiny handful of corporations (we’re talking about 100 companies) are responsible for over 70% of…
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How Human Entitlement Might Actually Be the Planet’s Best Hope
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Why Science’s Obsession with Facts Might Be Failing the Planet
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