Advocacy
The Impacts of Climate Change
Climate Change Climate change refers to the long-term warming of the planet due to the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. These gases, such as carbon dioxide, trap heat from the sun and prevent it from escaping into space, causing the Earth's temperature to rise.
By Kahi Bradshaw-Williams4 years ago in Earth
Am I a Serial Dove Killer?
After the first hawk showed up last winter on the fire escape and scared the bejesus out of my happy little flock of mourning doves I wondered — and friends suggested — that I was essentially creating a trap by putting seed out on the fire escape.
By Remington Write4 years ago in Earth
National Farmers Day
National Farmers Day, also known as "Kisan Diwas," is celebrated every year on December 23rd in India to honor and recognize the contributions of farmers to the country. The day is celebrated with various events and activities, including the distribution of awards and recognition to farmers for their hard work and dedication.
By Praveen Kumar4 years ago in Earth
10 Driest Places on Earth
10 Driest Places on Earth The fact that 71% of the Earth is made up of water is fantastic because it is essential for our survival. However, some regions fall under the category of hyper-arid deserts since they often receive less than 0.09 inches (2 millimeters) of precipitation annually. Even worse, some regions endure for years without receiving any rain, rendering them essentially uninhabitable. Amazingly, deserts cover 35% of the planet's surface, making them larger than you may imagine. Let's look at 10 of the driest locations on the planet.
By Paul Smith4 years ago in Earth
10 Amazing Archaeological Discoveries Revealed in 2022
10 Amazing Archaeological Discoveries Revealed in 2022 The wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship, which was lost for more than a century in Antarctic waters, the remnants of woolly rhinoceros that formerly roamed southern England, and eight mummified infants who were likely victims of human sacrifice. These are just a few of the incredible discoveries made by researchers in the previous 12 months. Continue reading for fascinating details about the year's worth of archaeological activity.
By Paul Smith4 years ago in Earth
10 Strangest Defense Mechanisms In Nature
10. Flying Fish Click Here for your $750 PayPal Gift Card!! Although many organisms possess the ability to fly, fish are typically not thought to possess this trait. Fish that can fly can leap out of the water and travel great distances by flying or gliding. This is a defensive strategy to get away from predators. The flying fish's body is streamlined and torpedo-shaped, which aids in its ability to gather enough energy to break through the water's surface. The fish can swim as fast as 37 miles per hour (60 kilometers per hour) in order to escape the sea. The pectoral fins of fish have evolved into sizable wings that enable flight. When it emerges from the water, it can soar up to 656 feet (200 meters),using the fin on its tail as a kind of propeller. A flying fish was seen gliding for a record-breaking 45 seconds in 2008 in Japan.
By Ahmed Noer4 years ago in Earth
Approaches to Social Change
There are two very common approaches to social change bottom-up and top-down. The biggest difference between the two is who starts the programs. Top-down programs have experts, professionals, or elite citizens who form the programs with the best intentions but never really truly understanding just what needs to be done due to a lack of firsthand experience with the intended target of change (Kloos, B., Hill, J., Thomas, E., Wandersman, A., Elias, M. J., and Dalton, J. H., 2012). Bottom-up is the opposite. Bottom-up designs start with people who have experienced or are experiencing the social problems that they seek to change and have an inside look into what needs to be done and the most effective ways to do so (Kloos et al., 2012).
By Cobe Wilson4 years ago in Earth
Sense of Community, Citizen Participation, and Empowerment
Sense of community, citizen participation, and empowerment. Three concepts that are inarguably tied together. A successful community shows signs of all three concepts. What are these concepts though? How are they defined? Well, these three concepts are important aspects if community psychology. Sense of community, as defined by Sarason (1990, as cited in Kloos et al, 2012), is the sense that you are not alone in the world. An individual receives benefits, such as a neighborhood watch or emotional support, from being a part of a community, such as a religious or geographic community.
By Cobe Wilson4 years ago in Earth
10 Common Myths and Misconceptions About Our Universe
10 Common Myths and Misconceptions About Our Universe Almost everyone was amazed at the night sky's vastness and wondered about the secrets of the final frontier. Nevertheless, certain erroneous beliefs about the world around us have been spread by films, television shows, and literature. Therefore, let's use science to dispel ten of the most widespread fallacies and false beliefs about our universe.
By Paul Smith4 years ago in Earth
Anthropocentrism vs. Ecocentrism
When looking at the environment, human beings generally take one of two major viewpoints. These two viewpoints are anthropocentrism, also known as homocentrism (Merchant, 1992; Oelschlaeger, 1991) and Ecocentrism, also known as biocentrism (Leopold, 1949) and each is different from the other.
By Cobe Wilson4 years ago in Earth
