#ClimateChanges

[anthropocenes]

Fungal resistance

Can we stop killer fungi?

BBC The Inquiry | May 29 2025

Warming climates, cooling bodies—and some not so cute fungi.

[grickle14]

Time for change.

[sliceoflife90]

The Mesolithic Era

Introduction: The Origin of the Term Mesolithic

The term Mesolithic derives from the combination of two Greek words:

mesos: in the middle

líthos: stone

The Mesolithic represents the era of the middle stone, marking the transition between the Paleolithic, the era of ancient stone, and the Neolithic, the era of new stone.

Dating and Duration

The Mesolithic began approximately 10,000 years ago, unfolding over a timeframe that concluded about 8,000 years ago. This period was characterized by significant environmental and behavioral changes.

Glacial Melting and Floods

One of the key events of the Mesolithic was the melting of glaciers, leading to an era of floods. This phenomenon resulted in a significant reduction of vegetation and caused the death of numerous animal species. This condition posed an increasing challenge for humans in sourcing food.

Transition to Agriculture and Animal Husbandry

With the growing difficulty in hunting wild animals and finding plant resources, humanity was compelled to innovate. In response to environmental challenges, humans began practicing animal husbandry and developed early forms of agriculture.

Abandonment of Nomadism and Sedentary Life

Gradually, humans abandoned the nomadic lifestyle, favoring a transition to a sedentary life. This behavioral change was motivated by the need to ensure a stable food supply through agriculture and animal husbandry.

Climate Changes and the Birth of the Neolithic

With the retreat of waters that had previously flooded the Earth, the climate became drier, creating more favorable living conditions. This marked the beginning of the Neolithic, an era characterized by further technological and social developments.

Conclusion: A Period of Fundamental Innovation

The Mesolithic emerges as a crucial period in human history, marked by environmental challenges that stimulated innovation and the transition to more settled ways of life, paving the way for the Neolithic and its subsequent evolutions.

[global-education]

🌕 What If The Earth Moved Round The Moon? 🌏

Have you ever wondered what life would be like if the Earth orbited the Moon instead of the Sun? It's a fascinating concept that takes us on a journey beyond the realms of our current reality. In this exploration, we'll delve into the hypothetical scenario of Earth becoming a moon of the Moon and consider the potential consequences and changes that would unfold. 🌎🌙

🚀 The Earth-Moon Swap: A Hypothetical Scenario 🌟

Picture this: instead of the Moon orbiting Earth, the roles are reversed. Earth becomes a natural satellite, revolving around the Moon. Let's break down what might happen in this intriguing alternate universe.

Gravitational Impact:

Earth's gravity would still exist, but it would be significantly weaker than it is now. This change would have dramatic effects on our daily lives. 🌍🔗

Day-Night Cycle:

The Moon takes about 27.3 Earth days to complete one orbit around our planet. As a result, we would experience a lunar month-long day followed by an equally lengthy night. Extreme temperature fluctuations would become the norm. ☀️🌙

Tidal Forces:

Tides on Earth would be much stronger, with colossal tidal waves sweeping across continents. Coastal regions would be permanently submerged, transforming our world's geography. 🌊🗺️

Climate Changes:

The altered day-night cycle and tidal forces would create new climate patterns. Regions near the equator could become scorching hot, while polar regions would be in a deep freeze for extended periods. 🌡️🌧️

Human Adaptation:

Humans would need to adapt to these extreme conditions. New technologies and strategies would emerge to cope with the challenges posed by our newfound lunar existence. 👨‍🚀👩‍🚀

Astronomy and Space Exploration:

Our moon, the Moon, would become a strategic base for space exploration. Earth's proximity would make lunar missions more accessible. 🚀🌌

Cultural Shift:

The change in our celestial perspective would likely lead to shifts in culture, spirituality, and the way we perceive the universe. Ancient beliefs and traditions tied to Earth's role might evolve. 🌌🙏

A New Lunar Calendar:

The lunar month would replace our current calendar system, affecting our sense of time and how we organize our lives. 📅🌒

Ecosystem Impact:

Earth's ecosystems would undergo radical transformations, with many species struggling to survive in the harsh lunar environment. New life forms may emerge to fill ecological niches. 🌱🌑

Resource Exploration:

The Moon would become an essential resource for humanity, with potential reserves of rare minerals, water, and energy sources. Lunar colonies could spring up for resource extraction. 🛰️💎

Conclusion:

The idea of Earth revolving around the Moon is a captivating thought experiment that opens up a world of possibilities. While such a scenario is purely hypothetical, it serves as a reminder of the delicate balance and intricate relationships that govern our universe. Our connection to the cosmos is a profound and ever-evolving journey, and even the wildest "what if" scenarios can teach us valuable lessons about our place in the cosmos. 🪐🌠

[etrendsmagazine-worldwide]

#NoPlanetNoFashion ... "Without Planet, there can be no fashion". > Can fashion help to safeguard the environment ? http://www.e-trendsmagazine.com/noplanetnofashion.html

[mbari-blog]

MBARI scientists are tracking carbon, one poop pellet at a time 🌊🔬👩🏻‍🔬⁠ ⁠

Think of the ocean as a carbon superhighway—it soaks up carbon dioxide at the surface, then marine life transforms and transports it down to deeper waters in the form of sinking organic material. A key player in this process? A mixture of dead plankton, poop, mucus, and other particles, called marine snow.⁠ ⁠

In a new study, MBARI researchers and their collaborators at the University of Rhode Island, the University of Maine, and the University of California, Santa Barbara, conducted a comprehensive analysis of the ecological mechanisms that drive the transport of organic carbon from the atmosphere into the deep sea by way of marine snow. ⁠ ⁠

They collected 800 individual particles of marine snow as part of NASA’s EXPORT field campaign, then used DNA analyses to track the gene sequences of plankton groups. They uncovered predictive relationships that can now be tracked from space using hyperspectral ocean color satellites like NASA's PACE mission.

This groundbreaking work brings us one step closer to tracking the ocean carbon cycle on a global scale and helping us better understand and predict our planet's changing climate.⁠ ⁠

Turns out poop is cooler than you think. You can read the full story on our website.

[ericnyquist]

New cover reveal for The Story of CO2 Is the Story of Everything: How Carbon Dioxide Made Our World By: Peter Brannen. Available in July from ECCO Books.  Thanks to AD Allison Saltzman.

I’m also excited to announce that this cover was included in the American Illustration  archive earlier this year.

[atavist]

Two scammers, a web of betrayal, and Europe’s fraud of the century. Issue no. 148, “Watch It Burn,” by Jessica Camille Aguirre, is now live:

The scam would help Daphne accrue even more money, and it would make him famous. In the media he cut a dashing figure, partying with celebrities and oligarchs. He maintained his slim physique by avoiding carbohydrates like they were venom and dressed in blazers cut from blue velvet or embroidered with shimmering brocade flowers. He liked to wear a diamond-encrusted Chopard sun pendant on his partially bared chest and was rarely photographed without one of his hundreds of pairs of Tom Ford sunglasses, all aviator-style with gradient lenses. Always, it seemed, he had a cigarette hanging out of the side of his mouth.

Reporters dubbed Daphne the “prince of carbon,” but it wasn’t just his flamboyant charisma that elevated him to criminal royalty. So did the nature of his new fraud. Daphne was scamming the fight against climate change by exploiting a policy flaw that left billions for the taking.

[cassolotl]

UK petition: Make private flyers pay for their carbon emissions

[ Click here to sign ]

UK Government must legislate to: - Tax jet fuel - Increase other taxes & duties on planes with few passengers - Require fuel for outbound flights to be bought in the UK to avoid tax evasion and curb carbon emissions - Require private jets to carbon offset From Jan‘22-Oct‘23, private jets of 200 of the world's richest people emitted the same amount of carbon as almost 40,000 Britons. In 2022 alone they made 27793 flights - just 0.5% of the 5.3m private flights that year, while public airlines formed only 7% of UK emissions. Right now jet fuel isn’t taxed at all but we think it could raise billions in tax income to improve people’s lives. We think this data show the disproportionate impact of the privileged few. We believe the government need to act to bring an end to this.

Deadline: 10 September 2025

Sign: Click here

Graph of signatures: Click here

Who can sign?

British citizens (living anywhere in the world)

UK residents (regardless of citizenship)

[etrendsmagazine-worldwide]

#NoEarthNoFashion ... "Without Earth, there can be no fashion". > Can fashion help to safeguard the environment ? http://www.e-trendsmagazine.com/noearthnofashion.html

#thewaronyou

[anthropocenes]

Cop 28: Big oil meets small expectations

Who knows? It took some time, but humans have managed to make the wolf guard their flock, after all…

[grickle14]

Signs.

[kasthetics]

my class president 🫡

[biophonies]

new thing for new business cards: some lush future Africa, de colon1zed & self determined, where the great green wall has grown thick and steady & date palms & mango trees could maybe share canopies, adapting to the new weather patterns & all hope is not lost

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[caavakushi]

Elon Musk & The Trump Administrations Dangerous Plans To Accelerate Clim...

[mbari-blog]

Let's hear it for the worms! 🙌🏽⁠

It's the first #WormWednesday of the year and we're kicking it off right with one of our faves—acorn worms! Named for their acorn-shaped front end, enteropneusts are actually more closely related to humans than to worms. They have a rudimentary nerve cord that is similar to ours, and they breathe oxygen using structures similar to a fish's gills.⁠ ⁠ Acorn worms are connected to us through the carbon cycle. They play a significant role in the redistribution of sediment and nutrients in deep-sea communities. ⁠ ⁠ Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere mixes into the ocean at the surface. Tiny plant-like plankton transform carbon dioxide into organic material and are then eaten by larger animals. As these animals eat, poop, and die, they create a flurry of organic material known as marine snow. The sinking snow moves nutrients and carbon all the way down to the deep seafloor, where bottom-dwelling animals, like acorn worms, enjoy a bountiful feast. This cycle is known as the biological pump.⁠ ⁠ As they do their part to help regulate climate, we can do our part by drastically reducing our carbon dioxide emissions. The ocean is a powerful ally that has buffered us from the impacts of climate change—now it is our turn to act on climate change to safeguard the future of the ocean and its inhabitants.

Learn more about these unsung climate heroes on our YouTube channel.