Category: Environment
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Ayahuasca, ‘source of knowledge’ in the heart of the Amazon “We were inspired by the wisdom of the ancients and the knowledge of yage” which he started drinking at the age of five, said Alex Lucitante. #Ayahuasca #SacrePlant #SouthAmerica #Ancestors Southern California delights in rare snowfall as winter storm intensifies In a sight that must…
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The Week In Stories Around the Globe
Yes, the Ohio train wreck is an environmental disaster. No, it’s not Chernobyl. “It’s really hard to know how those different chemicals interact and then how your body reacts,” Farmer said. “That’s why I think all the scientists are having a really hard time telling anybody what is going to happen long-term.” (To address health…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
US secures deal on Philippines bases to complete arc around China In an editorial published to coincide with the arrival of the US defense secretary in Manila, China’s state-run Global Times accused the US of “setting a trap for the Philippines” and “trying to push the Philippines to the frontline of confrontation with China”.”We are…
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The People’s Forest
Nothing Defunded ATL didn’t defund the police. They gave them more money. I’ve lived in ATL since 2015, and it’s always been a city of the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots.’ However, the gap between rich and poor has only gotten worse since the pandemic started. Tent cities and beggars are on almost every street corner. Atlanta…
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Rejected!
Rejection is a mutha! I remember my first ‘professional’ job at Chicago Public Schools. I was twenty-nine years old and still dealing with significant mental health issues. During my year at that job, I was constantly late, had terrible time management, and lacked passion for my work. In December 2012, I was laid off. It…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
‘This nightmare is over’: Lula vows to pull Brazil out of Bolsonaro’s era of ‘devastation’ “I know it won’t be easy for Lula to rebuild everything that Bolsonarismo has destroyed. But I feel hopeful. If there’s anyone who enjoys the popular support and international respect from leaders around the planet needed to rebuild Brazil’s relationships…
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Five Things Elon Musk Could Do: Besides being a Twitter Troll
Unfortunately, one of my favorite social media sites was brought by a megalomaniac billionaire. Like the other billionaire who owned it before wasn’t annoying enough, at least Jack kept a low profile except when sucking up to Prez 45. Elon Musk’s buying of Twitter allows him to become the world’s most famous internet troll. We all…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
More than 500 Labor Historians Condemn Biden’s Intervention in Freight Rail Dispute It is unclear what, if anything, the letter will accomplish, but Barker will be pleased if it at least demonstrates solidarity with the freight rail workers. “I think it’s a mistake to think historians only think about the past. If you’re doing it…
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A Convo w/ a Liberal
It’s almost time for the midterm elections. As you heard, “it’s the most important election of our lifetimes” is upon us. I’m sure if the Democrats lose to the fascist and racist GOP, the Media will blame everything on everyone else for the DNC losses. Black people, Trumpers, the new Weird Al movie, or Russian super spy…
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The Ballad of the Redwoods
The mighty Guardians of the Pacific Northwest have stood in all their splendid glory since the age of the dinosaurs. These glorious natural monuments are as ancient as they are beautiful. I’m speaking of the Sequoioideae, more commonly known as the Redwood Tree. Nature can be a healing and beautiful place. This weekend besides spending…
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