The Gaia Reports

By Theodora Filis Q.     My question to Theodora: Is if you had to put together a list of your top 6 environmental issues of the 21st century, what will they be? Happy answering!  ~Bree A.     Depending on what part of the world you live in, each one of these environmental issues will impact you differently, yet each issue affects us all and demands global attention. 1. Climate Change Climate Change has been the topic of more scientific research, political debate and public concern than any environmental issue of the past 10 years. Although climate change has sparked worldwide concern, it has failed to inspire world leaders to set aside their national agendas’ and work together toward a global strategy. Recommended reading: “The Climate War” by Eric Pooley. Provides a behind the scenes look at the efforts to solve the climate crisis. 2. Global Water Crisis According to the New Global Water Security Ind...

By Theodora Filis Most of us like to believe that the widespread contamination of our groundwater, soil, and air is entirely due to the irresponsibility of large industries. We refuse to accept the notion that in our own everyday lives, we are contributing to the poisoning of the planet. However, commonly used substances such as paint thinners, household pesticides, cleaners and solvents, and some aerosols produce hazardous waste.  Our responsibility for them does not end at our curbside. Leaching out of municipal landfills and into groundwater released in the air from garbage incinerators, or discharged from sewer systems into public waters, toxic waste comes back to haunt us. Many of those same household products present a direct health hazard to you and your family. Most commercial polishes, for example, contain poisonous solvents that emit vapors. These products are often composed of the same toxic chemicals that industrial dumpers have used to eliminate bugs in your garde...