"Who speaks for Earth?"
Top climate scientist James Hansen tells the story of his involvement in the science of and debate over global climate change. In doing so he outlines the overwhelming evidence that change is happening and why that makes him deeply worried about the future.
[Published on 7 Mar 2012]
Today’s funny comes from Oro Verde Germany. I think they may be in the midst of a rebrand, because their website url now redirects to “Regenwald Schuetzen” or “Rainforest Boots“. Probably because there is another company with the exact same name… a mining company believe it or not.
I read this yesterday. An article that talks about native American naming tradition. I did not know that they do this still today.
Interesting that the names change with age. Very interesting. I love it. I’m going with it. Their naming convention I mean.
I suggest that we all do this, name our inner spirit. To connect with nature more.
Step 1. Pick an adjective to describe the phase of mood you’ve been in for the last year.
Step 2. Pick another adjective, to describe your appearance.
Step 3. Pick an appropriate noun; an animal, geographical feature or weather event similar to your overall personality.
Step 4. Combine!
*looks at you slowly over shoulder*
I was first born “silent purple dragonfly” … of Kogarah province.
Then after a long time I became known as “fat tiger prawn” … de la matanza.
Now I am “nosiy red crab” … of Bundeena1.
The next time someone asks me who I am, that is how I am going to respond.
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