I envy those of you born in the “glass is half full” camp as you always seem to have a hearty dose of hope close at hand. For those of us born with a “glass is half empty” view of the world, it can be tough to maintain hope while working in the environmental field, and lately, it seems to be getting increasingly difficult.
The accumulation of plastic in our oceans, the accumulation of toxic chemicals in our bodies and every other animal and the accumulation of CO2 emissions in our atmosphere—it can all be absolutely overwhelming. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to push forcefully away from my desk, exhale a massive sigh and go for a walk.
