The Norway Day Trip That Ignited a Global Debate on Aviation Ethics and Sustainable Travel

A seemingly innocuous human-interest story published last month by BBC News, featuring a mother and her six-year-old son embarking on a day trip to Norway for their 40th flight together,…

The Ethics of Professional Backcountry Guiding and the Rights of Clients to Intervene in Perceived Safety Hazards

The professional relationship between a backcountry guide and a client is built upon a foundation of perceived expertise, trust, and a shared understanding of risk. In the outdoor adventure industry—spanning…

Lab-Grown vs. Mined Diamonds: A Deep Dive into Ethics, Environment, and Economics Reshaping the Jewelry Industry

This post has been updated thanks to the sponsorship by Plum Diamonds, a women-owned Responsible Jewelery Council-certified jewelry company that makes lab grown diamonds in its own facilities.  For decades,…