Visibly Invisible?
An exciting post on the eve of Earth Day! Here’s an activity… lets see how you do! Quickly: What is in this picture? Quickly: What is in this picture? The first picture: In your answer, did you include “trees”? If so, was “tree” the first answer that came to your mind? Meaning, [...]
This is ‘out’
We are all aware of landfills but why don’t we critically examine the idea? Landfills are sacrificed patches of land. They ARE land. They ARE part of nature. A landfill is one big pile of litter. An area where biodegradable and toxic waste become a mishmash of stuff. Landfills may contribute to the loss of [...]
Solutions, presented positively
I am quickly making this blog post because first, I am supposed to be studying for midterms, but second, I saw a video today which is not soon to be forgotten. Getting straight to the point, it was FANTASTIC. Amazingly well-said and presented, thank you Nic Mark. You should watch this video, especially if you [...]
Sweet suggestions to limit plastic in your lifestyle
The following quotes are from the Algalita Marine Research Foundation “Use of plastic materials reached approximately 100 kg per year per capita in North America and Western Europe in 2005 and is expected to increase to 140 kg by 2015.” “Every year large amounts of plastic debris enter the ocean, where it slowly fragments and [...]
Breathtaking – majestic and tragic
The following is quoted from http://www.midwayjourney.com/ in support of their documentary film and incredible activism. “We are at a mid-way place. On a remote and isolated island in the middle of the Pacific, twelve-hundred miles northwest of Hawaii. This is a moment in time, a chance to witness and understand our role in an astonishing [...]
