Embrace The Human

A Curated List of thought provoking articles and ideas discussing the modern human condition and things we need to be wary of. The purpose of this blog is to bring attention to important issues concerning the quality of human life in modern times.

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More US Employers Are Trapping Workers in a New Form of Indentured Servitude

Bosses in more industries are preventing workers from quitting by charging them for training costs if they leave.

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Climate change: Six tipping points ‘likely’ to be crossed

Current rates of warming put the Earth on a path of runaway climate change, according to a new analysis.

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Cancer breakthrough is a ‘wake-up’ call on danger of air pollution

Scientists uncover link between car fumes and lung cancer that helps explain why so many non-smokers develop disease

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Air pollution cancer breakthrough will rewrite the rules

Research shows that cancers might not always be caused by DNA mutations, as previously thought.

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Landmark human study finds a link between 'forever chemicals' in cookware and liver cancer

Researchers at the University of Southern California studied blood and tissue samples from people who got liver cancer and those who did not.

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Rainwater is no longer safe to drink anywhere on Earth, scientists say

Scientists are calling for tighter restrictions on PFAS which persist in the environment for years.

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Space Travel Will Absolutely Gut the Environment, Scientists Warn

Space travel is exciting. But as rocket launches become more frequent, the damage to the environment may no longer be as negligible as once believed.

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A common sunscreen ingredient turns toxic in the sea — anemones suggest why

Oxybenzone — a chemical linked to coral bleaching — transforms from a UV-blocking agent into one that damages cells when exposed to light.

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Mine e-waste, not the Earth, say scientists

Scientists call for electronic waste to be mined for precious metals as supplies of new materials become ‘unsustainable’.

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There's no one way to enjoy nature. How to find what works for you and get outside : Life Kit

Enjoying the outdoors can look like anything from walking the dog to celebrating Indigenous culture — you don't have to hike the tallest mountain peaks or go camping to love nature. Learn how to find your footing in nature in a way that works best for you.

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EU considers banning use of up to 12,000 toxic chemicals

Up to 12,000 potentially toxic or harmful chemicals could soon be banned from use in Europe, the European Commission has announced.

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The surprising afterlife of used hotel soap

Hotel guests leave behind millions of half-used bars of soap every day. A nonprofit is on a mission to repurpose them.

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Citizens of countries that become more unequal as their economy grows are less happy, says research

Countries that allow economic inequality to increase as they grow richer make their citizens less happy, new research shows.

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In Europe, It’s Planes vs. Trains. For Many Travelers, Rail Is the Way to Go.

Amid concerns about climate change, Europe is investing heavily in trains. The idea is to make rail more appealing, especially as an alternative to short-haul flights.

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Microplastics Found In Live Human Lung Tissue For The First Time

From the top of the tallest mountain to the depths of the ocean floor, this planet of ours is now pretty much covered in a thin layer of plastic. Tiny frag