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Gardening Is All the Rage. Top Story - July 2021.
My dad is an attorney, but he defies all the stereotypes for lawyers. He is a kind, giving person. He would drop everything to pick up one of his four kids at school when we were sick. He would stop for someone pulled over on the berm of the highway to see if he could help. He works pro bono for friends and family who need help with their taxes or estates. He is a good listener. I learned strong ethics from him.
By Going Nowhere5 years ago in Earth
The Outside
I look out the window, then at the clock. It says 1:15 PM, but it feels so much later. I've been trapped in this house all day, I need to go. My heart longs for something that I cannot find within these walls. finally, I quit fighting it. I lace up my shoes, grab my bag, and I'm gone. My car fires up with a purr. I drive past the houses in my neighborhood. Then the orchards fly by seemingly at warp speed. Soon I turn; now the excitement within me begins to build.
By SempiternalSoul5 years ago in Earth
Geopolitics of Climate Change
Twenty of the hottest years ever recorded have happened in the past twenty-one years. Wildfire seasons, droughts, floods, hurricanes are already breaching their records year after year. These extreme weather events are also getting more and more difficult to predict, both, spatially as well as in terms of their time-frames. They cause huge damages to life and property and have proven to be very expensive for countries. These extreme weather events, however, are only a glimpse into an ominous future. What's bothering governments more are the rapidly changing climatic conditions that in turn affect agriculture, resources, trade, and infrastructure projects. All of these concerns are driving climate action plans and this is where geopolitics comes in. As climate change and climate action gain more and more traction, the world is set to witness significant changes in conventional geopolitics. For instance, as countries are reducing their oil and gas dependence, petrostates are scrambling to diversify their economies and brace for a new normal.
By Rishi Rathi5 years ago in Earth
Best Ways to Protect Our Environment
As we celebrate World Day on April 22 at home, we need to remember what we can do to make a positive impact on the world. Earth Day comes at an uncertain time with the emergence and spread of COVID-19, a zoonotic disease that is a direct result of our destruction of the environment.
By Son Sim5 years ago in Earth
What is the Difference Between Single Phase and Three Phase Power?
You might be shocked to know that the type of power supplied to your house or company can affect what kind of solar power system will best fit your requirements. While both single and three-phase houses and organizations can install solar, your phase-type will determine the type and size of solar inverter the electricity network operator allows you to install.
By AYKA Solar5 years ago in Earth
Best Ways to Keep the Ocean Clean
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reports that three-quarters of the world's fishing grounds are overfished, exploited, or depleted. Sustainable seafood refers to seafood that has been harvested in a way that takes into account the long-term impact on marine species and the livelihoods of fishing-dependent communities, as well as long-term fishing and ecosystems. By choosing sustainable seafood, you can eliminate such practices as bottom fishing where boats roll over nets, catch anything that comes in their way, and push fish that have fallen or died on the sea.
By Son Sim5 years ago in Earth
How Long Do Solar Panels Last on Average?
A common query that a typical residential solar panel customer asks is, “how long do solar panels last?” As a common rule of thumb, the lifespan of solar panels will probably be between 20 – 25 years, relying on the manufacturer.
By AYKA Solar5 years ago in Earth
The Stringer
The human race is intoxicated with narrow victories, for life is a string of them like pearls that hit the floor when the rope breaks, and roll away in perfection and anarchy. Mark Helprin
By Patrick M. Ohana5 years ago in Earth
The Beauties and Lessons of Life
The most beautiful flower grew through the cement. It was in the parking lot of an old Walmart, which hadn’t been open in years. Yet somehow, this flower still grew. She was a pink flower with a light purple outline and a little yellow center. She also had the greenest and brightest stem. It was a hot day and she would soon find that there would be no rain in her near future. Each passing day was lonelier than the last. The thought of no one appreciating her made her feel sad. Her bright and beautiful colors will go unseen. The feeling of being alive wasn’t enough for her. She wanted to feel loved and to feel appreciated. She wanted her beauty to be seen by many. Most of all, she wanted a family and a home to call her own.
By Kellie Gilman5 years ago in Earth
How should we tackle climate change in the 2020s?
Ten years ago, the landscape looked very different: the world released 30.4 Gtons of CO2 in 2010; Tesla was an obscure company; and five of the top ten firms by market cap were fossil fuel (or related) companies.
By genei5 years ago in Earth
This breath is taken
When I was a little boy, one of my most favorite things in the whole wide world was to crawl up on my Mamaw's four-post bed and slide over to the window. She kept her bed pushed against the wall on one side to keep me from rolling off onto the floor at night because it was at least a four-foot drop to those hardwood oak floors in that old Alabama farmhouse. I would lay across the bed with my head nearest the window and my dog, Winnie, would lay right beside me. Mamaw would get on the other side of Winnie and she would raise the window so we could hear the crickets and frogs and catch the night breeze.
By Joey Lowe5 years ago in Earth
A 'Peace' of Garden
Since the beginning of humankind, people have struggled to tame the natural world in order to survive. From fighting and subduing beasts, to cultivating the land, to creating more and more durable shelters as protection from Mother Nature’s rage, humanity has always sought a measure of control over the wild outdoors.
By Kristen Slade5 years ago in Earth