Humanity
The Rise of Giant Rats: What’s Lurking in Britain's Backyards?
When a pest control technician recently stepped into a quiet house in Normanby, North Yorkshire, he wasn’t prepared for what he found. Inside a wall cavity, hidden from view, was a rat unlike any local resident had ever seen — measuring a staggering 22 inches from nose to tail, roughly the size of a small cat. For the family living there, it was a shock. For the rest of Britain, it’s a warning sign.
By Kamran Zeb6 months ago in Earth
Yasmin Bashirova: Shaping a New Era of Human Rights Advocacy
Human rights violations occur not just through unjust laws but through silence, neglect, and deeply rooted cultural biases. Legal channels, while critical, are often reactive, limited in scope, or inaccessible to those most affected. That is why non-legal human rights advocacy—community-based, educational, creative, and people-powered—remains one of the most potent tools for change. Among those redefining this space is Yasmin Bashirova, whose work illustrates the depth and breadth of impact that can be achieved without entering a courtroom.
By Yasmin Bashirova6 months ago in Earth
Upriver
The Kanawha, 1936 “THESE ARE ROADS to take when you think of your country,” wrote the poet Muriel Rukeyser about a road trip she took to central Appalachia in 1936. It’s a refrain she repeats throughout The Book of the Dead, a series of witness poems responding to the industrial tragedy at Hawk’s Nest.
By Inamulhaq Durrani6 months ago in Earth
The Long Shadow: How the Russia-Ukraine War Changed the World
The Long Shadow: How the Russia-Ukraine War Changed the World On February 24, 2022, the world awoke to a harsh new reality. Russia, under President Vladimir Putin, had launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. What many thought would be a swift operation turned into a long, brutal war that would have ripple effects across continents, from the cost of bread in Cairo to the energy bills in London.
By Wings of Time 6 months ago in Earth
The Global Plastic Pollution Crisis: Challenges and Innovations in Tackling a Modern Plague. AI-Generated.
Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of the 21st century, choking oceans, harming wildlife, and infiltrating human ecosystems. With over 400 million tons of plastic produced annually, the world grapples with a crisis that transcends borders, driven by single-use plastics and inadequate waste management. Yet, global efforts are rising to combat this issue through innovation, policy, and activism. This post explores five key facets of the plastic pollution crisis, highlighting its impacts, innovative solutions, and the collective push for a cleaner planet. Dive into the urgent battle against plastic waste, where science, policy, and human resolve converge to forge a sustainable future.
By Arjun. S. Gaikwad6 months ago in Earth
Porch Lights and Pickup Trucks
In the quiet bend of Mason County, tucked between slow rivers and cornfields that stretched for miles, sat the village of Wesley Hill. It wasn’t marked on most maps. The roads had no stoplights, and the diner served the same five meals since 1974. Yet it was the kind of place where you waved to strangers, left your doors unlocked, and borrowed sugar without asking.
By AFTAB KHAN6 months ago in Earth
🌊 Is a Mega Disaster Looming Over Pacific Nations?
🔴 A Powerful Earthquake Hits Russia – Magnitude 8.8 On July 30, 2025, the world witnessed a massive natural disaster when a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck near the Kamchatka Peninsula in far-eastern Russia. The quake, which occurred in one of the most seismically active zones on earth—the Ring of Fire—sent tsunami alerts across the Pacific Ocean.
By Ikram Ullah6 months ago in Earth
The Beautiful Girl and the Owl
In a quiet village surrounded by ancient woods and silver rivers, lived a girl named Elara. She was known for her kindness, her laughter that rang like wind chimes, and her beauty that seemed to glow softly from within. But what made Elara truly special wasn’t how she looked—it was how she saw. While others hurried past wildflowers and night skies, Elara paused to listen to the wind, to admire the dance of shadows, to notice the small magic in everyday life.
By Muhammmad Zain Ul Hassan6 months ago in Earth
Earthquake and Tsunami Warnings. Understanding the Science and Saving Lives.
What is an Earthquake? An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth’s surface. These movements release energy that travels in waves, shaking the land and everything on it. Earthquakes can cause buildings to collapse, roads to crack, and landslides to occur. In coastal areas, earthquakes under the ocean can also trigger tsunamis—massive sea waves that rush toward the shore with great force.
By Tariq jamil6 months ago in Earth
