Fashion: An Unrecognized Contributor to Climate Change

Taylor aspires to become a fashion vlogger and recently posted a clothing haul from her favorite fast fashion shops, H&M and Forever 21, to YouTube. She is excited to share with others her passion for shopping and styling upcoming season finds. When checking the number of views, likes, and reading comments for her video later in the week, she was confused by one particular comment: "Aren't you concerned about the environmental harm your fashion addiction is causing?" This made her indignant but curious. She began wondering: How does fashion negatively impact the environment?