Space junk, glowing skin, and 60 whales saved 🐳

Happy Friday my friend,

We’ve got plenty of inspiring Planet & Health news for you today—but before we dive in, I wanted to make sure you saw this: my friend Annmarie is giving ECL readers an exclusive trial of her 3 most-loved serums for almost over 75% off. These are the same wildcrafted, non-toxic skincare formulas I’ve personally used for over a decade—and given to own wife, sister, and mother.

✨ Click here to experience the glow for yourself. ✨

ECL TRIVIA: What ancient soil-building technique uses charcoal to improve fertility and carbon storage? (Answer below)

🌎 Planet Health

🚀 SPACE JUNK: As more satellites launch into our skies, what impact does this have on Earth? It’s not just “launch debris” pollution falling to the ground. Read about the planetary risks of our commercial space race, the energy footprint of data required to operate satellites, and why scientists say “the Kessler Syndrome” of cascading orbital collisions highlights the need for urgent debris management. 

☀️ RENEWABLE RELIEF: Despite New England’s highest peak energy demand since 2013 due to a massive heat wave, renewable solar power infrastructure “delivered megawatt-hours” and “suppressed demand for the entire region,” said a statement. Learn more about how the extensive battery storage saved customers $3M, and how diversifying power can contribute to “grid adequacy.”  

🐳 60 WHALES SAVED: This heartwarming short reel shows 60 pilot whales stranded and beached in Iceland. The best part? Community members donned wetsuits, worked together tirelessly, and saved every single whale.

🧑‍⚕️ Human Health

🚶‍♂️ BRISK WALKS: A U.S. study involving nearly 80k adults over 2 decades found that just 15 minutes of fast walking per day was associated with a ~20% lower all‑cause mortality, especially reducing cardiovascular death. While many U.S. health studies focus on middle-class White Americans, “this one tracked predominantly low-income Black adults across 12 southeastern states.” Click here to read more about the study results. 

👀 PROXIMITY TO ILLNESS: Did you know your brain fires up immune cells to “prime” for response, just in the presence of witnessing others coughing, sneezing, or exhibiting symptoms of illness? Learn how scientists used VR headsets to identify patterns of “neural anticipation” of infection by reading the research paper here.

🍄 FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH: In vitro cells treated with psilocybin lived over 50% longer than untreated ones— preserving telomere length, reducing oxidative stress, and boosting expression of SIRT1, a protein linked to longevity. There’s a lot more research to explore, but careful psilocybin use has scientists curious about the impact of the psychedelic on telomere preservation and biological benefits, like the extension of life itself! Learn more here. 

3 Ways to Transform your Skin

I’ve been using Annmarie Skin Care for over 10 years—and it’s still the only skincare I trust. I’ve gifted it to my wife, sister, mom, and many others because it actually works and comes from people I deeply admire.

I personally know the founders, and their passionate work in the natural health space was one of my earliest inspirations as an activist and filmmaker. They started this company after uncovering the toxic ingredients lurking even in so-called “natural” products.

Now, they’re offering Earth Conscious Life readers an exclusive trial of their 3 most-loved serums for just $22.50 (that is over 74% off!)

What’s Inside the Trio?

• Hydrate: Anti-Aging Serum with hyaluronic acid + life-everlasting flowers

• Brighten: Citrus Stem Cell Serum for dark spots and dullness

• Calm: Probiotic Serum with Tremella for sensitive, irritated skin

Why It Works:

✔️ Deeply nourishes + revitalizes skin
✔️ Wildcrafted, organic, non-toxic
✔️ Free U.S. shipping, global available

Seriously, this is one of the best combos we’ve shared in the ECL newsletter.

🧴 Click HERE to grab your trial trio before it’s gone!

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Trivia Answer:

Biochar, used by Indigenous Amazonian cultures, is a form of carbon-rich charcoal that boosts soil health and sequesters carbon.

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