If you’re suffering from “news fatigue” and, like me, have a healthy distrust of mainstream media, then you’re in the right place. We are trying a new segment here on the Outdoor Minimalist channel to bring you new and sometimes not-so-noteworthy news stories. But don’t worry, I’ll do my best to not only include doom and gloom but share some uplifting stories as well. I’m not sure if of the cadence of these news updates quite yet, so let me know in the comments if you like this format, want to see more of it, or if you have any recent news you think we should share on this channel. We will also be sharing these updates on our podcast platforms as well. That way, you can listen to them on the go. So, here’s the most recent outdoor industry and sustainability scoop: 1. Tick-borne Illnesses on the Rise in the US NPR: https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/06/10/nx-s1-4992276/once-called-nantucket-fever-this-nasty-tick-borne-illness-is-on-the-rise John Hopkins: https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2023/lyme-disease-isnt-the-only-tickborne-disease-to-watch Tick Tracker: https://www.hopkinslymetracker.org/explorer/ Climate Change and Ticks: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6587693/ 2. Recycled Plastics are More Toxic than Virgin Plastics Tabor Place TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taborplace/video/7377483502306004267 Tabor Place Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taborplace/ Greenpeace Report: https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/reports/forever-toxic/ The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/may/24/recycled-plastic-more-toxic-no-fix-pollution-greenpeace-warns 3. UN Climate Chief Announced in April that We Have 2 Years to Save the World Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/world/un-climate-chief-says-two-years-save-planet-2024-04-10/ UN Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJr8NZ7F0MQ 4. Houdini Sportswear Released their Updated Impact Standards Houdini Sportswear Planetary Boundaries Assessment: https://houdinisportswear.com/en-us/sustainability/planetary-boundaries-assessment Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ Listen to the Forever Chemicals Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forever-chemicals/id1724693010 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outdoor-minimalist/support