Yes, human activities have significantly artificialized natural landscapes through urbanization, agriculture, deforestation, and infrastructure development. This process, known as anthropization, converts pristine environments into human-modified ones, often reducing biodiversity and altering ecosystems irreversibly.Examples include turning forests into farmlands, building dams that create artificial lakes, and expanding cities that seal soil under concrete.While some modifications support human needs, they accelerate habitat loss and environmental homogenization.earth.org vox.com sruc.ac.uk
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Cross-cultural collaboration doesn’t dilute a film’s local essence—it elevates it. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Parasite kept their deep cultural roots while winning global hearts through international talent and vision. When respect leads, native flavor isn’t lost; it shines brighter on the world stage.https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/feb/10/parasite-global-success-bong-joon-ho https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/15/movies/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon-anniversary.html
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Western cultures (US, Europe) treat pets as “fur babies” with birthdays and inheritance. Japan sees them as soul companions, fueling pet cafés. South Korea legally recognizes pets as family members. China’s young generations call pets “cat masters” or “dog sons.” Islamic traditions often view dogs as impure, limiting emotional bonds. Hinduism reveres certain animals but rarely keeps them as pets. Nordic countries grant animals emotional rights by law. Globally, urbanization and loneliness drive the “pets as family” trend, varying only in intensity due to religion and tradition.(98 words)References: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/pets-as-family-members/ https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210315-the-rise-of pets-as-family https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/03/08/how-americans-view-their-pets/ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/may/23/the-new-family-member-why-do-so-many-of-us-treat-pets-like-children
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