I had no idea! Watched the video, subcribed to Nature Briefs, and pulled The Quickening from the middle of the "to read" stack to the top. Thanks for the information.
I am so glad that you unique voice is on Substack! You do so much good here.
I sometimes think that Antarctica is to the world like the soles of our feet are to us. They make it possible for us to walk about and most of the time we give them no thought. But if something goes wrong with them, say we step on a tack, then everything stops while we address the problem.
Antarctica is like that. What goes on down there filters north to the other pole. We dare not ignore it now that's sending out calls of being disturbed
“The Southern Ocean is vast, largely unknown, and an essential piece of the puzzle that is the future of life on Earth.”
Of course those of us who know how to read, and do, understand that none of these ‘deleted’ research studies have anything to do with saving money.
“Measuring changes in the Southern Ocean’s currents tell us how a warming world is disrupting Earth’s fundamental processes”
And there it is, if the research is not there to lend credence to a “warming world” then there would be no need to spend time discussing and disproving . It all points back to enabling private corporations to do what ever they please without being regulated, cutting corners when it comes to protecting the environment, the bottom line, above all, money and greed. Which goes right along with the only things that Trump has accomplished, for himself of course, retribution and greed. As I read and write ,usually at the same time I am reading a post, we both came to the same conclusion, lobbyists have already been paid a ‘ship load’ of money to the administration (Trump personally, through his ‘library fund’? Who the F knows) to make sure things go their way. And everything else you mentioned here.
Thank you for the education, Jason . The Nathaniel B. Palmer, detrimental research quietly defunded , but to decommission the entire ship, without so much as a whisper in the press, is disgusting. Just when I think things can’t get any worse under this administration, they inevitably do, seems like daily. Well, not seems like it, it actually does.
P.S. I read Heather Cox Richardson every day, along with Jeff Tiedrich, just to take a tablespoon of laughter to go along with the latest malady.
There are so many maladies, Lor, and most of them are intentional. Together they're meant as a well-orchestrated (if chaotic and sloppy) campaign to overwhelm us and the system of norms that try to do well by most folks. Lots of good work being done and good words being said. We'll see where it gets us. There are plenty of historical examples to guide us through at least some of what ails us.
I have a modest proposal for one way to observe Sun Day on this coming Fall Equinox, and that is to observe an Energy Sabbath.
For that day, turn off our phones, park our cars, don’t turn on any switches, appliances, power tools, or electronic devices. For one day give ourselves and nature a rest from the constant demands of human energy consumption.
And if we go on and observed this sabbath on every Sunday we’d immediately reduce our contribution to the climate crisis by 15%. And best of all we would increase our peace, our mindfulness and our sanity beyond measure.
I believe this baby step would have a cascading effect, and in time would lead us back to Eden. It seemed to be an essential part of our creation in the beginning, and might be a wise choice for a return to balance.
It's a beautiful idea and a tough sell, Sandy. I encourage anyone who can reduce energy use in both the short- and long-term to do so, but given societal momentum for the foreseeable future I think the focus is going to be on choosing sane energy sources.
But I like your idea for Sun Day for anyone who isn't able to join a celebration/event near them. Thanks very much.
Indeed, Ray. Running through the fabric of our seemingly chaotic social and personal choices there are threads of logic. Understanding where each thread leads, though, requires an examined life.
I had no idea! Watched the video, subcribed to Nature Briefs, and pulled The Quickening from the middle of the "to read" stack to the top. Thanks for the information.
Thank you for paying such close attention, Leah. I really appreciate it.
I am so glad that you unique voice is on Substack! You do so much good here.
I sometimes think that Antarctica is to the world like the soles of our feet are to us. They make it possible for us to walk about and most of the time we give them no thought. But if something goes wrong with them, say we step on a tack, then everything stops while we address the problem.
Antarctica is like that. What goes on down there filters north to the other pole. We dare not ignore it now that's sending out calls of being disturbed
Thank you, Michael. Indeed, Antarctica is everywhere, and moreso by the year.
“The Southern Ocean is vast, largely unknown, and an essential piece of the puzzle that is the future of life on Earth.”
Of course those of us who know how to read, and do, understand that none of these ‘deleted’ research studies have anything to do with saving money.
“Measuring changes in the Southern Ocean’s currents tell us how a warming world is disrupting Earth’s fundamental processes”
And there it is, if the research is not there to lend credence to a “warming world” then there would be no need to spend time discussing and disproving . It all points back to enabling private corporations to do what ever they please without being regulated, cutting corners when it comes to protecting the environment, the bottom line, above all, money and greed. Which goes right along with the only things that Trump has accomplished, for himself of course, retribution and greed. As I read and write ,usually at the same time I am reading a post, we both came to the same conclusion, lobbyists have already been paid a ‘ship load’ of money to the administration (Trump personally, through his ‘library fund’? Who the F knows) to make sure things go their way. And everything else you mentioned here.
Thank you for the education, Jason . The Nathaniel B. Palmer, detrimental research quietly defunded , but to decommission the entire ship, without so much as a whisper in the press, is disgusting. Just when I think things can’t get any worse under this administration, they inevitably do, seems like daily. Well, not seems like it, it actually does.
P.S. I read Heather Cox Richardson every day, along with Jeff Tiedrich, just to take a tablespoon of laughter to go along with the latest malady.
There are so many maladies, Lor, and most of them are intentional. Together they're meant as a well-orchestrated (if chaotic and sloppy) campaign to overwhelm us and the system of norms that try to do well by most folks. Lots of good work being done and good words being said. We'll see where it gets us. There are plenty of historical examples to guide us through at least some of what ails us.
"There are four lights!"
Jean-Luc Picard - Star Trek The Next Generation
Are you sure? Everyone says there are five...
I have a modest proposal for one way to observe Sun Day on this coming Fall Equinox, and that is to observe an Energy Sabbath.
For that day, turn off our phones, park our cars, don’t turn on any switches, appliances, power tools, or electronic devices. For one day give ourselves and nature a rest from the constant demands of human energy consumption.
And if we go on and observed this sabbath on every Sunday we’d immediately reduce our contribution to the climate crisis by 15%. And best of all we would increase our peace, our mindfulness and our sanity beyond measure.
I believe this baby step would have a cascading effect, and in time would lead us back to Eden. It seemed to be an essential part of our creation in the beginning, and might be a wise choice for a return to balance.
It's a beautiful idea and a tough sell, Sandy. I encourage anyone who can reduce energy use in both the short- and long-term to do so, but given societal momentum for the foreseeable future I think the focus is going to be on choosing sane energy sources.
But I like your idea for Sun Day for anyone who isn't able to join a celebration/event near them. Thanks very much.
Thank you for this news and the hope of rational action!
Of course, Stella. Thank you.
Every conclusion is based on a premise.
That is a key point.
Indeed, Ray. Running through the fabric of our seemingly chaotic social and personal choices there are threads of logic. Understanding where each thread leads, though, requires an examined life.