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How significant are transitory birds in a time of environmental change
Transitory birds are occasional visitors with positive effects. Birds from 29 nations fly to India consistently. The nation observes approaching of huge herds during September-October connoting the start of relocation.
By AD5 years ago in Earth
Think like an Alaskan
I grew up in California, spent my adult life traveling from one place to another, and then settled in Alaska. In my travels, I have learned a few tricks of the trade of reducing your carbon footprint. Not by non-profits with amazing commercials that leave me crying into my coffee cup. Or the monthly mail call where I am nicely asked to donate to various organizations that are saving whales, pandas, wolves, bears, or the honeybee. Or the organizations requesting a $50.00 tax-deductible donation so that volunteers can clean beaches, mountains, rivers, valleys, and deserts. I love all these organizations! I have gone hungry trying to support all the big-hearted and tireless organizations trying to save this planet.
By Rose Loren Geer-Robbins5 years ago in Earth
Chasing the Butterflies
Growing up, I had also chased the butterflies. And as I get older, the more the grab my attention. When I was probably 5 or 6 my mom had some bright morning glories and tulips planted in the yard, that always grew my attention. That's when I learned that butterflies liked the bright colors and the sweets that came from the flowers.
By Kayla Lynn Waksmonski5 years ago in Earth
Is Sugar Worse for the Environment than Meat?
Not ready to become a vegetarian? Most people know eating meat has a big carbon footprint, but there's another food group that lurks in the shadows of environmental destruction.
By lolea5 years ago in Earth
Our Home
Our Home Our Community “Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” Ryunosuke Satoro If you inspire one to save the world the world will perish, but if you inspire many together we can save the world.
By Jeannette Paxia5 years ago in Earth
“That’s Just The Wave”
“The number one contributor to climate change is greed.” - CC There is an inversion to every aspect of life. Represented by the yin and yang. The wave that divides the Light from the Dark of the ancient Chinese symbol, is balance. Like all things in life the inanimate symbol is a concept of dynamics. That wave of division, the balance presents the solutions to the push and pull mechanics between the contrasting effects between the Light and the Dark.
By Ciaran Clay5 years ago in Earth
On a Biodiversity Note. Top Story - May 2021.
Intro It's funny how powerful words can be when the world is out of tune. I clear my voice to tell you how words have penetrated my mind, and they have made me rethink choices, make changes, and become an advocate for healthy living. Now...how I came about these texts is merely coincidental.
By Joyce Plair-Jordan5 years ago in Earth
Our Oceans, Our Lives
The earth's oceans are the largest carbon sink on the planet, storing some 93 percent of all greenhouse gases and 30 percent of carbon dioxide. Due to increased human activity and acidification, our oceans and much of the sealife the oceans support are struggling to survive.
By Michael Trigg5 years ago in Earth
Protecting the Oceans Doesn’t Start With ‘Us’
Saving the oceans is a BIG project! Like any BIG project it can be overwhelming. What it needs is a plan and an owner, right?
By Judey Kalchik 5 years ago in Earth
The Twilight Zone
ocean [ˈōSHən] NOUN 1. a very large expanse of sea, in particular each of the main areas into which the sea is divided geographically. "the Atlantic Ocean"
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden5 years ago in Earth
Take a Seat
A prevailing conviction exists that reducing the carbon-footprint of an individual can substantially mitigate the effects of climate forcing emissions. And while it may hold merit if worldwide adoption of these behaviors were achieved, it fundamentally disregards the reticent mind of individuals and the commanding forces that inform decisions. I would like to challenge this belief and present what I think is a more effective way to save our oceans.
By Joan Manuel Madera Baez5 years ago in Earth
"ELEMENTAL"
An ocean has a voice... I remember the childhood dreams I had of swimming in a lavender sea or flying in an emerald sky and letting go of all inhibitions and fears and the well that carried all of my tears has dried out and the past will forever be forgotten...forsaken souls now free to roam Elysium, fountains of youth spring ambrosial nectar and the air so pure when we breathe the taste of immortality enters our lungs...my heart is broken watching those appointed as guardians to protect nature contaminate our most precious elements and endanger species once abundant roaming rampant now scarcely tread shallow waters....and the machines who now take the place of many men without thought, without feeling destroy and have no remorse for Sea's Creatures and all creation but only the mind of man can create such things and as we abuse our power and live as if there are no consequences for polluting our oceans and tampering with our atmosphere we are forgetting to give appraise! We are forgetting to show mercy the glory of life is to admire the view that your Higher Power allows your limited eyes to see...and be grateful that everything is aligned and in proper proportions with no mistakes we were created with love's image and my "ideal", me at my peak of potential is given a mission to serve nature first and then all creations and protect that which is sacred and subdue "hatred" to open the eyes of those blind to their actions...."THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO"... So when I see someone littering I approach them and let them know that "this is our castle"!!! The world we live in is our secret garden and what we plant will grow and what good is a plant contaminated with rotten seeds? ...The human mind can easily be swayed or shaken and in the comfort of a good friend you will never be steered out of your original path. And to those who don't know, a good friend will be as a teacher and show you rather then tell you the right way to live. So what I am doing to make this world a better and cleaner place and protect our oceans from any more harm is spread my wisdom and knowledge from one person to the next and as each one teaches one the more our consciousness will grow and the cleaner our world and our oceans will be...but to the powers that be which I have no control over... I use this "jewel" as my stronghold which is : ", Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference"...We as a people must know our limits but at the same time shoot for the MOON! Cause even if we miss we will still be amongst the "stars"...so with that being said I will continue to show through my actions and not by mere words how appreciating nature and admiring the beauty of the miraculous mysterious mystical and enigmatic "ocean" and all of earth's wonderful creation in that matter allows others blessed to be in the presence of such praise and remarkable stature to be thankful. Thankful to be given life, given hope, given an opportunity to make our world a better place and keep our oceans safe and clean cause being that "life", our first living organism came from the ocean it deserves...I mean "she" deserves phenomenal realization and declaration because blood may be thicker then water, but you need water to live! And the praise our oceans deserve have been non-existent for centuries!!! And if you want to continue living in a "wonderful world" start taking CARE of her... And it starts with "YOU"
By St.15 years ago in Earth