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The worst predicted impacts of climate change are starting to happen — and much faster than climate scientists expected

Source: The Point of No Return: Climate Change Nightmares Are Already Here – Rolling Stone


 

We should all get the chance to escape the city and enjoy leisure — without the hefty ecological footprint.

Source: Seize the Hamptons


 

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The Optimal Route for Visiting Every U.S. National Park

Source: The Optimal Route for Visiting Every U.S. National Park


 

Alcohol is a direct cause of seven forms of cancer, finds study


 

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David Bald Eagle, who died July 22 at 97, was known for an eclectic mix of passions, especially his work in motion pictures. But he also left a legacy of activism for the Native American community, including his service as the first chief of the United Indigenous Nations of the Americas.

Source: Emma Niles: Truthdigger of the Week: David Bald Eagle, Lakota Chief and Native American Rights Activist – Truthdigger of the Week – Truthdig


 

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Biodiversity across much of Earth has recently dropped below safe levels. Here are some of the species we’ve lost just this century.

Source: Animals That Went Extinct In The 21st Century [Infographic]


 

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Insect populations are declining dramatically in many parts of the world, recent studies show. Researchers say various factors, from monoculture farming to habitat loss, are to blame for the plight of insects, which are essential to agriculture and ecosystems.

Source: Vanishing Act: What’s Causing Sharp Decline in Insects and Why It Matters by Christian Schwägerl: Yale Environment 360

Links for 7/9/16

Why is a ton of trash washing up on beaches in Hong Kong? It’s a mystery!

But we have a guess.

Source: Why is a ton of trash washing up on beaches in Hong Kong? It’s a mystery!


 

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Whether you are shouting “tax the rich” into a megaphone or urging mass copyright infringement against he MLK estate it’s still important to wear your pearls!   “Progressive…

Source: 90% White Hudson Valley Elects “Progressive” That Organized Mass Copyright Infringement Against MLK Estate | The Trichordist


 

Atlantic City circa 1908. “Bathing beach and Steeplechase Pier.” With signs advertising Vaudeville as well as what may or may not be the restrooms. 8×10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company.

Source: The Human Tide: 1908 | Shorpy Historic Picture Archive


 

Video: Surfing the Eisbach

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Recent research provides a better understanding of urban populations throughout history, digitising almost 6,000 years of data for the first time

Source: The rise and fall of great world cities: 5,700 years of urbanisation – mapped | Cities | The Guardian


 

PineappleGate in Madagascar is much more than meets the eye.

Source: Why Everyone in Madagascar Is Making Jokes About Pineapple · Global Voices


 

Video: Roadfino / Duct Tape Invitational


 

In classic art, the Ocean is frequently featured as a dark and dangerous entity, waiting to destroy ships and lives. Marine art progressed along with the evolution of ocean going vessels. Swell-pro…

Source: Brush Strokes: The Classics | Swell Lines

Links for 6/5/16

The new, unelected government is reversing progressive measures by President Dilma Rousseff by taking over Indigenous land and attacking labor laws.

Source: Brazil Coup Govt Moves to Change Definition of Slavery | News | teleSUR English


 

Last week two activities were executed: The presentation of a booklet on penal environmental legislation, and the organization of an introductory course on environmental law.

Source: Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Promotes Environmental Law in Galapagos – Sea Shepherd Conservation Society


 

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Post anything (from anywhere!), customize everything, and find and follow what you love. Create your own Tumblr blog today.

Source: Westside Historic : Photo


 

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In California today, a grand jury indicted the Plains All-American Pipeline and one of the oil company’s employees on criminal charges over the massive 2015 oil spill in Santa Barbara County.

Source: Texas oil firm indicted in massive 2015 oil spill off coast of Santa Barbara, CA