From Battlefields to Bytes: The Environmental Scars of Modernity

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This series of talks explores the often-unseen environmental consequences of human progress in the 21st century.  From the battlefields to our bedrooms, we examine the hidden costs of our modern world, revealing the toxic legacies we leave behind, whether it is the long-term ecological damage of war, the surprisingly significant footprint of our increasingly digital world, or the environmental challenges posed by modern medicine.  These talks paint a complex picture of our interconnected world, revealing the environmental consequences of our choices and prompting a crucial conversation about the legacy we want to leave behind.  They challenge us to consider the true costs of progress and to explore more sustainable pathways for the future.