Take Time to Breathe
Whoa, September is sure coming to a close with a bang! In just the past two weeks, this day included, we’ve had kids across the world taking to the streets in defense of our planet (and the inevitable backlash from bullheaded adults); we’ve had a grim new report about how North America has lost more than 1 in 4 birds in the last 50 years; and an even more dismal IPPC report about how our rapidly warming oceans are becoming hostile to life. And then there’s the big drama around Trump’s possible impeachment, which is spinning out so fast that it’s nearly impossible to keep up with the latest without getting dizzy.
So I thought that, for a change, you all might appreciate being pointed towards some stories that have nothing much to do with what’s making big headlines in the current news cycle. Despite being a journalist, I find that stepping away from the 24x7 media frenzy from time to time, and focusing on other activities, including reading longer, slower-paced articles, helps my stress levels enormously. What about you?
Maureen Nandini Mitra
Editor, Earth Island Journal
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