Nature

My Orca Story
Recently I have been drawn to the Orca Whale. Its majestic quality has reflected something within my own being that can simply be described as power.
By Nadia Iris5 years ago in Earth
Fire; A cautionary tale
The California mountain was on fire. Each spark flew into the sky like it was desperate to escape. It looked like lave pouring from a volcano. Yet it moved like a tsunami. All the animals had sense fled. The people a little slower in leaving. She stood on the balcony, mesmerized. The only thing she knew for sure was her world was disappearing beneath the flames. Before it could reach the city edge a few blocks from her. A hand grabbed her arm and carried her to a car. Which drove off with the high wind tailing behind. The little girl scrambled towards the back window. She kept watching, unsure why she felt the need.
By Emily Edwards5 years ago in Earth
An Herb Spiral – Bricks Enclose and Warm- Space Increases Three-fold
This is an interesting video on how to make a spiral garden. The mans name is Dean Chichelli and he really seems to know what he is talking about. There are many ways to grow an herb garden depending on the size of your yard or house.
By Aman 5 years ago in Earth
5 Simple Ways To Go Green At Work For Free
There’s heavy focus in the media on going green in your home, but how many of us spend anywhere from 40-60 hours a week in at a desk, in a cubicle, or behind a counter?
By Aman 5 years ago in Earth
Save Trees Save Life for Students and Children
Introduction From the very beginning, plants, trees have given us food and oxygen, the essential things in life. Not only these two things but also because of trees, we get home, medicines, food, and many other tools to stay on this earth.
By Baby5 years ago in Earth
Brood X periodical cicadas and the amazing history of their first description
I see the first pictures and videos on Twitter of Brood X periodical cicadas. The tone in the comments is still one of pleasant surprise for the first sightings of one or perhaps a couple of these unique insects. Soon their volume will rise to unimaginable numbers. It would be a fascinating social media project to follow the sentiment of the average cicada tweet in the next few weeks. I expect that some of you may find them less pleasant before this month is over, when billions of cicadas will celebrate the best month of their lives.
By Alexander Verbeek5 years ago in Earth
Spending more time in nature is good for you; here is why.
In the late afternoon, I felt tired. Today had been a long day, and I wasn't happy with the still unanswered emails in my inbox. Instead of an extra push of work behind my desk, I left my computer, got on my bicycle, and went to a nearby park.
By Alexander Verbeek5 years ago in Earth
How Can We Manage The Global Waste
The Global Waste Management Outlook, a joint effort of the United Nations Environment Program and the International Waste Management Association, focuses on governance issues that need to be addressed to find sustainable solutions, including regulatory and other policies instruments, partnerships and financing models. The study provides a clear picture of the production, composition, management strategies and policies of MSW in a global context.
By Sabin Paul5 years ago in Earth
Curiosity Bites
Well that came out of nowhere. I’m not swimming my usual route but still have never seen one before, so I wasn’t prepared when we slammed into each other through the murky deep. The eyes were so close together and the bubbles coming out of its face were unnatural. This creature was unlike anything I’d ever seen. I’m not afraid of anything, though, and this creature recoils as expected. I slowly swim around it, being sure to keep it in my eyeline while I decide if it’s dinner or not. I could take a bite and see. Before I can make up my mind the creature begins to move its puny fins and surface, staring me down the entire time. I could’ve used that meal, I shouldn’t have been hesitant. I know better. Still, this creature was unlike any other I’ve encountered during my long swim and something felt uneasy about its presence. Oh well, it was the only one and it’s gone now.
By Kennedy Reed5 years ago in Earth
Water Pollution for Students
What is Water Pollution? ‘The Loss of Vigor in a Freshwater body like lakes, rivers oceans, and groundwater due to Toxic mixed substances through human activity is known as Water Pollution”. The mixture of Toxic substances into water and lying beneath the surface of water degrades the quality, of water. This process will be supplied into our daily activities and for drinking also the which is causing a significant threat to our lives.
By Baby5 years ago in Earth
The Land Down Under
It is a strange phenomenon that we can be deathly afraid, yet at the same time be completely obsessed by the very thing that sends us into panic at the mere thought of it.
By Pamela Johnson5 years ago in Earth
The Forgotten Tree
Time was long, and the days were short. Still, the tree stayed standing. It was a pear tree widely known for producing the best pears in the town. Every year, people had come to take the sweet fruit that hung from the branches, and the tree gave willingly. The tree had always had a pleasant life in its little meadow. The tree had always loved when people came to eat its fruit. The humans always had a smile on their faces when they left with the crisp fruit plucked from the branches of the tree.
By Aidan Schultz5 years ago in Earth