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Nature lovers may #OptOutside on Black Friday, but they consume resources year-round

  • Written by Matthew Klingle, Associate Professor of History and Environmental Studies, Bowdoin College
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While shoppers scramble for Black Friday bargains this year, outdoor retailer REI is closing its 154 U.S. stores. This is the third consecutive year that the Seattle-based company will ignore the frenzy that traditionally marks the start of the holiday shopping season. REI’s nearly 12,000 employees...

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