Lorraine Chow

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Environment

Lorraine Chow

Lorraine Chow is a freelance environmental journalist based in South Carolina, United States. Her work has appeared in Truthout, EcoWatch, Nation of Change, Salon, AlterNet and Common Dreams.

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Ninety-Nine Percent of Seabirds Will Have Plastic in Their Guts Within Decades

Most plastic is tossed after minutes of use, but its impact on wildlife and the environment can last for centuries.

Environment | Earth | Food | Life | English

We Ignore Thousands of Threatened Plant Species at Our Own Peril

Endangered animals may get more attention from the public, but without plants, humans won’t survive.

Environment | Earth | Food | Life | English

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Environment