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Caught in the Act!
I answered the phone on a sunny summer day. A perfect day, really - not too hot, not too chilly, low humidity...a great day to be out on the water. And it was a good thing too, because on the other end of the phone was my friend Vanita, inviting me to go out on her father's boat. I went to the store and picked up a rotisserie chicken, a beautiful wedge of Yancey's Fancy Smoked Gouda with Bacon, and some water crackers. We met briefly on the dock, got our lifejackets on and we were underway in the "Katrenita".
By Lori Brooks5 years ago in Earth
For the birds...
At Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge in Missouri every autumn, there are Pelicans. Pelicans in Missouri? Yes, and not only that, Bald Eagles nest here, Snow Geese, Mergansers and dozens of other species most of us probably haven't heard of. Loess Bluffs is a waylay for hundreds of thousands of birds during their annual migrations.
By Thomas Tortorich5 years ago in Earth
Majestic Trees
Silk Cotton Trees are Asian tropical trees, They have a straight tall trunk and their leaves are deciduous in winter. In the spring red flowers with five petals appear. The tree produces a capsule that when ripe has white fibres like cotton. These trees grow with huge twisting roots, made up of long, wavy, narrow planks. Their trunks have spikes to deter attacks by animals, Silk Cotton Trees are certainly an impressive sight to behold.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Earth
We Did This: We Must Get It Right The First Time Around
Growing Studies have estimated that there are now 15-51 trillion pieces of plastic in the oceans of the world. From the equator to the poles, from the Arctic ice sheets to the ocean floor. Not one square mile of surface ocean anywhere on earth is free of plastic pollution. At least 8 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans every year and make up 80% of all marine debris from surface water to deep-sea sediments. This problem is turning into a crisis.
By Christina Barger5 years ago in Earth
5 Benefits of Solar Energy to the Environment
Solar Energy is a safe and reliable solution for everyone, including Australian homeowners and business owners. Solar energy Sydney can solve many of our energy problems. With just a little bit of sunlight, we can generate clean and sustainable electricity. Most people don't think of solar energy as a viable alternative to fossil fuels because it's expensive. However, this type of solar energy production is becoming more affordable every day. The price of panels has dropped over 70% over the last three years making solar energy more accessible than ever before. The reason is that it helps in reducing the cost of electricity and carbon footprints in the environment.
By AYKA Solar5 years ago in Earth
Can Shorter Showers Really Make a Difference? Sure!
Where it all begins is debatable Cooperstown, NY is known as the home of the baseball hall of fame. But what is little known and perhaps far more important is that the Cooperstown’s area is where you find the origins of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. This massive water shed in centered around the Susquehanna River. The river is named after the Susquehannock or Susquehanna people. Susquehanna means people of the muddy river.
By Carolyn F. Chryst5 years ago in Earth
Changing Minds: ‘Just the Facts’ Ain’t Enough
FACTS DON’T WIN, it turns out: Ideas are more powerful than facts, especially ideas that conform to your world view. Deep down, I guess I’ve always known this. You cannot engage in debate with climate change contrarians, creationists or anti-vaccination proponents without encountering a dogged intransigence to logical arguments backed by overwhelming data.
By Wilson da Silva5 years ago in Earth
