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Vocal Earth is a victory for the planet
The fact that you are reading this article in a community called Earth on Vocal is massive news. Finally, the world is starting to take the climate emergency seriously.
Mark CampbellPublished 3 years ago in EarthNature in the time of Pandemic
March 3rd, 2020. Early morning in the life of a growing Pandemic. Startled by a shower of wood chips, I yelled “What?” and looked up. A flicker couple, resplendent in their red mustaches and mottled feathers made a quick get-away from our towering silver maple. They had been scoping out the tree for weeks. Their distinctive call, a loud, rolling rattle with its piercing tone had disrupted the quiet in our little neighborhood. Flitting among the branches, they made a comforting, wick-a, wick-a murmur that seemed to say, “I’m here, love.”
Gerry Pare'Published 3 years ago in EarthBenagil Cave
The action of man causes profound changes in the environment, that consequently affect the balance of processes created by nature and which, in turn, stimulate the emergence of natural causes, such as earthquakes, outbreaks of volcanic eruptions, and the formation of very heavy rains;
A Gorgeous Bird With Plumage Full of Eyes
You may have guessed from the title that we are speaking about the peacock. To be sure, the male peafowl has a train that is world famous. Have you ever wondered, though, what purpose is served by such extravagant plumage and if there is more to this creature than its beauty?
Raquel RecinosPublished 3 years ago in EarthA Labor of Hercules
A Labor for Hercules When speaking of cleaning our oceans, the old advice of “an ounce of prevention” applies. Had government and the press effectively interceded at a critical moment, not only would Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring” have resulted in the banning of DDT, but it would have stopped the dumping of over 25,000 barrels of DDT tainted toxic waste off the coast between Los Angeles and Catalina Island by a major manufacturer of DDT back in the 1970’s. And that is just the ones they know about.
Cleve TaylorPublished 3 years ago in EarthGreat Monsters of the Deep Sea
Great Monsters of the Deep Sea A monster suddenly ascends from the sea, snatches the boat, and drags the sailors down to a watery grave. This story line provides the plot for legends that have persisted through the ages. But do monsters that large really exist?
Raquel RecinosPublished 3 years ago in EarthFive Ways My Family Is Reducing Our Carbon Footprint This Year
Climate Change is a crisis we all have to worry about. It will be the single most impactful element in every corner of our life. One of the biggest contributors to the climate crisis is our individual carbon footprint. What is our carbon footprint? In simple terms, it is the amount of energy we consume and expel that directly impacts the health of the Earth and contributes to the climate change issues we are experiencing today.
Jennifer GulbrandsenPublished 3 years ago in EarthThe Guide
I stand silently at the water’s edge. All around there is the deep blue stillness that comes with first light. The green water, quietly whisking over shallow rock, pulls away my overcoat of anxiety and stress, leaving only exposed comfort.
Robb HassellPublished 3 years ago in EarthHydrogen
It is the most abundant fuel in the universe and when you burn it the only byproduct of the combustion reaction is water. More than this it has three times the potential energy than petroleum so the question really becomes, why are we not using it to power everything? Well there are several answers to that question, but the most surprising one is we are already.
Gray Beard NerdPublished 3 years ago in EarthPandemic Limits Emissions?
What is there to do during a global pandemic besides playing UNO with your five-year-old son, painting with your fourteen-year-old daughter, and preserving our Mother Nature?
Saint BakerPublished 3 years ago in EarthThe Future of Earth | The ultimate change of our planet explained briefly.
The Future of Earth and the life on it. The future of life on earth and the structure of the earth can be ruled out depending on the limited effects of several long-term influences. These include the chemistry of the earth's surface, the degree of cooling the interior of the planet, the interaction of gravity and other elements in the Solar System, and the further increase in sunlight. What is uncertain about this release is the continuing influence of man-made technologies, such as climate engineering, that could revolutionize the world. The current extinction of the Holocene is due to technology and the effects can last up to five million years. Also, technology could lead to the extinction of humanity, leaving the planet to slowly return to the gradual evolution of long-term natural processes.
Firoz KhanPublished 3 years ago in EarthSmith Island, rescuing us from extinction
Extinction. It's a pretty large and a scary concept at that. But where I live with other islanders, it could become a reality. Smith Island was founded in the early 1600's when it was discovered by Henry Smith. Since that point forward, settlers have inhabited and still continue to do so today. Unique fact also is the Native American population that inhabited the island long before Henry Smith ever arrived. That dates back to thousands of years prior.
Sandra Star TaylorPublished 3 years ago in Earth