Here are a few interesting articles, as well as story maps on similar topics.
Why your mental map of the world is (probably) wrong: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/2018/11/all-over-the-map-mental-mapping-misconceptions/ along with a story map to explore these misconceptions https://arcg.is/0LPSir.
Planet or Plastic?:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2018/06/plastic-planet-waste-pollution-trash-crisis/.
Explore the story map The Trade in Plastic Waste: https://arcg.is/SHTqX.
Thanks to:
Esther Worker
Education Account Manager
ESRI
Broomfield, CO
(Shared on GISCO Listserve 12/11/2018)