Kirsten Akens
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Which Is Better For The Environment: Meatless Mondays Or #NoRedOctober?
1As a decade-long vegetarian, I support just about any initiatives that might reduce Americans’ reliance on animal products. And while I come at my choice primarily from an animal welfare position, I also recognise that the impact of livestock, and red meat in particular, is taking a toll on our environment.
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How To Stay Safe If You Live In A Bushfire-Threatened Area
When you’re in the midst of an area fire, it’s hard to breathe, much less think. As a veteran of the devastating Waldo Canyon and Black Forest fires in Colorado Springs, I can attest to that. Australia has always had it rough regarding bushfires, and while many eyes are turned to the active bushfire in…
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How To Deal With Failure, Rejection, Or Public Humiliation
Photo by Bethany Legg on Unsplash Very few people will turn a crummy Yelp review into a work project, but writer Alexandra Franzen has done just that with her new book, You’re Going to Survive.
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Your Instagram Posts May Offer Warning Signs Of Depression
From addiction to anxiety to bullying, technology and social media get a bad rap at times for their negative impact on mental health, but those same tools can also be wielded to help those in need.