#Amazon wilderness survival products

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Can I Buy Outdoor Survival Kits on Amazon

Did you know 78% of Amazon customers bought outdoor survival kits last year? This shows how many people are getting ready for adventures or emergencies. Amazon is now a top place for finding all kinds of survival gear. Amazon has everything from basic to deluxe survival kits. They focus on quality, reliability, and versatility. These kits give you the tools you need for outdoor adventures with…

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Yellowjackets’ and His Hobbit Group Chat

The ‘Lord of the Rings’ star plays a citizen detective in the new season of Showtime’s series about a girls’ soccer team surviving in the wilderness

By Chavie Lieber

Elijah Wood is known for carrying a weighty gold ring as Frodo Baggins in the blockbuster “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. These days, the actor proudly sports a different kind of ring, made of silver and bearing the title “DAD.”

Mr. Wood, 42, has two small children with his partner, Mette-Marie Kongsved. He enjoys taking an active role as a father, whether it’s sleep training or packing school lunches.

“You’re constantly being challenged, in the best way,” Mr. Wood said of parenthood. “It’s as much my own personal growth as it is about my child’s growth.” 

Now starring in the second season of “Yellowjackets,” Showtime’s series about a high-school girls’ soccer team that must learn to survive in the wilderness after a plane crash, Mr. Wood plays Walter, a message-board citizen detective who becomes interested in a cold case related to the surviving team members.

“I like being drawn into something that feels unique and weird, but also has a layer of depth in what it’s trying to say,” the actor said of the eccentric characters he often plays. 

Here, Mr. Wood discusses his breakfast go-to’s, his “Lord of the Rings” alumni group chat and the struggles he faced as a budding actor. 

What time do you wake up on Mondays? 

Some time between 5:30 and 6:30. We’ve got a 3-year-old son and a 14-month-old daughter, and she wakes us up pretty early. I like getting up early, I like starting the day.

What’s the first thing you do in the morning? 

I set the kettle to get the coffee ready before I start on the kids’ breakfast. We have a Chemex and I do pour-over. I kind of just eyeball the grinds. But I am relatively nerdy about coffee. 

What do you make the kids for breakfast?

Oatmeal with various spices, peanut butter and fruit—banana, apples, blackberries. I also really like overnight oats or muesli with yogurt, and I sometimes eat that with them. 

Do you have any go-to grooming products?

I’ve used the same hair product for about 20 years. It’s Magic Move, a Japanese molding mud that is relatively light. Fat and the Moon has this aloe moisturizer that I really like. I also have a new toothpaste, Livfresh. It was literally advertised to me on Instagram as being 200 times more effective and I bought it. Hook, line and sinker! 

What do you like to do for exercise?

I was cycling for a while. What I love right now is reformer Pilates. I started going in Vancouver—I was going back and forth between Vancouver and L.A. to shoot “Yellowjackets”—and I was introduced to a method [there] called Lagree. It’s high-intensity, 45-minute classes with no breaks and destroys you, essentially. 

Your character on “Yellowjackets” seems really quirky, do you identify with him at all?

I share his enthusiasm for true crime. He’s an enthusiast, a citizen detective, but he obviously takes things a little too far.

Are you a true crime fan?

Yes, I’ve always been interested. Podcasts, watching documentaries. I remember having the Time-Life “Serial Killers” book when I was a teenager. I grew up in the ’80s, and “Unsolved Mysteries” was literally something that was just on. There would be cases about kidnapping that would give me nightmares. The theme song is burned in my memory, but I also love it so much.

What was something you watched recently that you loved?

“Aftersun” bowled me over. I found that to be so heartbreaking and heavy, and the structure of the film is so beautiful.

Have you watched Amazon’s “Lord of the Rings” show?

I watched three episodes. It was really interesting to see how that world was interpreted by a new set of people. I’m curious what will transpire in regards to these new films with Warner Bros. in the Tolkien universe too. 

Do you have any “Lord of the Rings” memorabilia you’ve kept over the years?

I have one of the rings. I was given it by Peter [Jackson] and Fran [Walsh], and it’s on the same chain. I have the sword “Sting,” and I took a map from Bag End, Bilbo’s house. I have a pair of latex [hobbit] feet that are very old now. They’re in storage, and I should probably do something with them. 

I’ve really enjoyed seeing fellow Hobbit Dominic Monaghan post photos to Instagram of you all out to dinner or riding a train. Have all of the hobbits stayed in touch all these years?

We actually have a text that’s constantly going, with Dom, Billy [Boyd] and Sean [Astin]. It’s literally in my phone as The Hobbit. If we’re not texting each other about something, we also do the New York Times crossword mini every day, and we try and beat each other for time. 

The four of us hadn’t been in the same room in over a decade and last year we did a series of conventions together and it was just the most incredible opportunity for us to reconnect.

You keep your Instagram private. Why is that?

I wanted to be able to share photos that I didn’t necessarily want to share with the world. An account that’s public-facing would really change what I share. It’s not like I’m sharing anything that I wouldn’t want to go out, but I’m a relatively private person. 

There’s been a lot of talk about child actors lately, given the Oscar win from Ke Huy Quan for “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” As a fellow child actor, have you been following the discourse?

I haven’t really engaged in the conversation. But starting just before I turned 8, it’s been a part of my life. That’s the reality, my path and career. [My “Yellowjackets” co-star] Christina Ricci started at a similar age, if not earlier, and she’s had an exceptional career. 

Obviously, [for me], there are peaks and valleys, and it was really hard to maintain. The message [from Ke] and with Michelle Yeoh was don’t give up. I fully cried at both of their speeches.

Were you ever told you couldn’t land certain roles because you were a child actor?

I was told different things. I always looked younger than I was, so my challenge was that I was technically an adult but didn’t look like an adult, and it was hard to be taken seriously. So I had to navigate that.

What’s a really good piece of advice you’ve kept in your back pocket?

Integrity is everything. That guides a lot of my choices—not making choices for anyone else, but for yourself, because it’s going to feed you. 

A new interview dropped and it is wonderful 🙌 thanks Monday 😊

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Polymath Products Mini Survival Tin

Are you looking for a compact and versatile survival kit for your outdoor adventures? Look no further than the Polymath Products Mini Survival Tin! This lightweight kit comes in a compact hinged tin that is easy to carry and will go everywhere with you.

I recently had the chance to test out the Polymath Products Mini Survival Tin on a camping trip, and I was thoroughly impressed with its performance. The kit includes a variety of useful items, including a ranger band, fishing line, hooks, and sinkers, a whistle, a fire starter, and more. Despite its small size, the kit is well-stocked and provides everything you need to survive in the wilderness.

Features

Here are some of the key features of the Polymath Products Mini Survival Tin:

Lightweight and compact design

Includes a variety of useful items, such as a ranger band, fishing line, hooks, and sinkers, a whistle, a fire starter, and more

Comes in a hinged tin that is easy to carry and store.

Pros and Cons

Like any survival kit, the Polymath Products Mini Survival Tin has its pros and cons. Here are a few that I noticed:

Pros:

Lightweight and compact

Well-stocked with useful items

Easy to carry and store

Cons:

Some items may be difficult to use for beginners.

The tin may not be completely waterproof.

Overall, I highly recommend the Polymath Products Mini Survival Tin for anyone in need of a compact and versatile survival kit for their outdoor adventures. You can purchase the kit on Amazon using my affiliate link (https://amzn.to/3Du0yHx) and check out my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GKRvhd0olQJBbp8kxDJP4Lf_sBvLIkd) for more detailed reviews and demonstrations of the kit. Happy adventuring!

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[New AO3 Fic!] Jungle Fever

by SomethingAncient

Jungle Fever (medicine): Any of several tropical diseases, but especially malaria [which can cause dream-like hallucinations].

Brought against her will, Ichigo finds herself working for a strained movie production in the Amazon Rainforest. Things only get worse, however, as she ends up in a plane crash on her way to the next set location. Now she seeks civilization with her surviving family and coworkers while an invisible force stalks her.

Will she make it out?

Words: 10496, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Bleach (Anime & Manga)

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: F/M

Characters: Kurosaki Ichigo, Grimmjow Jaegerjaques, Kurosaki Isshin, Kurosaki Karin, Kurosaki Yuzu, Arisawa Tatsuki, Inoue Orihime, Sado "Chad" Yasutora

Relationships: Grimmjow Jaegerjaques/Kurosaki Ichigo

Additional Tags: Female Kurosaki Ichigo, Mythical Beings & Creatures, Adventure, Romance, Rainforests, Wilderness Survival, Supernatural Elements

Read it now on AO3!

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Best 7 Lightweight & Durable Backpacking Stoves For Outdoor Adventures: Reviews & Comparisons

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10 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Digital Marketing Strategy in 2024

 

The year is 2024. The digital landscape is wilder than ever, algorithms change with the wind, and attention spans are shorter than a TikTok dance. In this online jungle, businesses face a stark reality: adapt or fade away. The key to survival – nay, thriving – lies in a weapon sharper than any SEO keyword: a bulletproof digital marketing strategy.

But why, you ask, is this digital shield so crucial in 2024? Fear not, intrepid entrepreneur, for I bring you 10 compelling reasons why neglecting your online presence would be like venturing into the Amazon rainforest without a machete:

1. Your Customers Live Online: Bangalore's, or any city's, residents are digital nomads. They research, shop, and connect in the endless virtual plains of the internet. Ignoring this digital real estate means missing out on a massive audience actively seeking your products or services. Dalvkot Infotech, your trusty Bangalore-based digital marketing Sherpa, can guide you through these online territories, placing your brand right in front of your target demographic through laser-focused social media campaigns, SEO optimization that makes you Google's best friend, and content that captivates like a Netflix binge.

2. Measurable Magic, Measurable ROI: Unlike the foggy whispers of traditional marketing, digital magic offers quantifiable metrics. Every click, every conversion, every "like" tells a story – a story Dalvkot Infotech deciphers like a code-cracking MI6 agent. They use this data to fine-tune your campaigns, ensuring every rupee spent translates into tangible results. You'll see exactly how your digital efforts are driving sales, brand awareness, and customer loyalty, allowing for data-driven optimization and maximum impact. No more throwing darts in the dark – with Dalvkot Infotech, Best digital marketing company in bangalore you'll hit the bullseye every time.

3. The Great Leveling Field: Bangalore's startup ecosystem is a battle royale, but digital marketing gives even the scrappiest underdog a chance to challenge the Goliaths. Dalvkot Infotech's cost-effective solutions ensure your marketing budget stretches further than a pair of yoga pants, delivering impactful campaigns without breaking the bank. You can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with established giants, carving your own niche in the digital marketplace, proving that size doesn't matter when you have the right digital marketing compass.

4. Building Bridges in the Digital Age: Customers crave brands with soul, brands they can connect with on a personal level. Dalvkot Infotech helps you craft an online persona that is as genuine as a cup of chai on a rainy Bangalore day. Through interactive social media experiences, compelling content that tells your story, and personalized communication that warms hearts like filter coffee, you can build a loyal community around your brand, turning customers into passionate advocates. Remember, in the digital age, it's not just about selling – it's about building bridges that last.

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Now, why Dalvkot Infotech? Why choose them as your digital marketing guru in this crowded landscape? Here's why they're the perfect partner for your Bangalore business:

Local Expertise, Global Reach: They understand the nuances of the Bangalore market, tailoring strategies to resonate with your local audience while simultaneously leveraging their global network to expand your reach beyond city limits. Think of them as a hybrid rickshaw-rocket ship, zooming you across both Bangalore and the world.

Data-Driven Decisions, Guaranteed Success: Every decision they make is fueled by data, ensuring your campaigns are optimized for maximum effectiveness and return on investment. No more flying blind – with Dalvkot Infotech, you'll have a data-powered roadmap to success.

Transparency and Collaboration: They believe in open communication and work closely with you to understand your vision and goals, creating a customized strategy that aligns perfectly with your business objectives. Think of them as your digital BFF, always there to bounce ideas off and celebrate your victories.

A One-Stop Shop for All Things Digital: SEO, social media marketing, content creation, pay-per-click advertising – Dalvkot Infotech offers a comprehensive suite of digital

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Amazon plane crash: Colombian children survived on cassava and fruits, family say.

According to the children's uncle, the extraordinary 40-day survival of four children in the Amazon jungle following the crash of their plane was made possible by the use of cassava flour and some familiarity with the fruits of the rainforest. Outside the Bogotá hospital, where the children are expected to remain for at least two weeks, the children's uncle, Fidencio Valencia, told reporters, "When the plane crashed, they took out a faria, and with that, they survived." In the Amazon basin, Faria is a type of cassava flour that people consume. Valencia stated, "They began to eat seeds after the faria ran out." An aunt of the children, Damaris Mucutuy, told a radio station that "the children are fine" despite having insect bites and being dehydrated. She added that the kids had been offered psychological well-being administrations. The children's ordeal came at a favorable time. Astrid Cáceres, top of the Colombian Establishment of Family Government assistance, said the adolescents were additionally ready to eat organic product on the grounds that "the wilderness was in reap". General Pedro Sanchez, who was responsible for the salvage exertion, said salvage groups had passed inside 20 to 50 meters (66 to 164ft) of where the kids were tracked down on several events yet had missed them. Sanchez stated, "The minors were already very weak." He continued, "And surely their strength was only sufficient to breathe, reach a small fruit, and drink a drop of water in the jungle."

The Huitoto children, aged 13, 9, and 4, as well as a baby 11 months old, were traveling with their mother from the Amazonian village of Araracuara to San Jose del Guaviare when the plane crashed in the early hours of May 1. On Friday, a military sniffer dog discovered the children alive after spending weeks in a place where there are a lot of snakes, mosquitoes, and other animals. The children informed authorities that they had some time with a dog but that it later vanished. As of Saturday, the military is still looking for the dog, a Belgian Shepherd named Wilson. On Saturday, President Gustavo Petro met the children at the Bogotá hospital after jokingly announcing their discovery on Friday. Iván Velásquez, the defense minister, told reporters that the children were being rehydrated and could not yet eat. "In any case, as a general rule, the state of the youngsters is satisfactory," Velásquez said. Officials praised the bravery of the eldest child, a girl, who, according to them, knew how to survive in the rainforest and led the others through the ordeal. The four kids were in a Cessna single-motor propeller plane that was likewise conveying three grown-ups and when the pilot pronounced a crisis because of a motor disappointment. The little airplane tumbled off the radar a brief time frame later and a weeks-in length look for survivors started. Friday's air force video showed a helicopter that couldn't land in the dense rainforest, so it had to use lines to lift the kids up. On Friday, images of volunteers and a group of soldiers posing with the children, who were covered in thermal blankets, were posted on Twitter by the military. The smallest child was being fed from a bottle by one of the soldiers. Petro predicted that the children's story "will remain in history" and described them as an "example of survival." On May 16, two weeks after the crash, a search team located the plane in a dense rainforest and located the bodies of the three adults who were aboard; however, the small children were not found. Colombia's military stepped up their search because they thought they might still be alive. They flew 150 soldiers and dogs into the area, where it was hard to see because of thick foliage and mist. The search was also joined by dozens of volunteers from Indigenous tribes. In the hope that the boxes of food that soldiers dropped into the jungle in helicopters would aid in the children's survival, Flares were fired by planes passing over the area to assist ground-based search teams at night, and speakers were used by rescuers to blast a recorded message from the grandmother of the siblings advising them to remain in one location. Soon after Petro and National Liberation Army rebel group representatives signed a ceasefire, their rescue was announced. He emphasized the collaborative efforts of the military and Indigenous communities to locate the children, in keeping with the messaging from his government that emphasized his efforts to end internal conflicts. "The meeting of the minds: military and indigenous peoples," he tweeted. Colombia could go in a different direction: This, in my opinion, is the only way to peace. Read the full article

[that-dinopunk-guy]

I'm too depressed to do anything productive so now I'm going to post some protagonist backstory garbage.

Her name is Roberta Greene. Her dad is Irish-American and her mom is Japanese, and I'm strongly tempted to say the latter originally came from a little seaside town called Kurôzu-Cho.

When asked she typically describes herself as mostly straight.

She is left handed and has a sweet Yakuza-style sleeve covering her left arm. She also has a tattoo of a twinkie somewhere on her body as a reference to her nickname in the Marines.

Among other things, she likes to collect knives and military rifles.

She probably grew up in northeastern South Dakota because that's where I grew up and I'm a lazy sack of shit.

She and her sister both grew up speaking Japanese around the house just as much as English which would definitely not cause any difficulties for me as an author considering I don't speak Japanese.

She was a total shit as a teenager and bullied the crap out of her little sister, which she now regrets as an adult.

As mentioned above, she grew up reading her dad's old issues of Soldier of Fortune (mainly for entertainment and because she liked the '70s-'80s paramilitary aesthetic) and watching action movies.

She ended up joining the Marines after high school, mainly because her dad was a Marine back in the day and she's a bit of a daddy's girl. Being in the US military, she quickly got roped into some bullshit forever war she didn't believe in on another continent.

After getting out of the military she got a job at McDonald's where she eventually became a shift manager. She also dealt with her baggage from her military experiences by getting really into outdoor survival, spending as much time as she could hiking and roughing it out in the wilderness.

At one point she hiked the entire Appalachian Trail on her own, and another time she took part in an extreme survival training course in the Peruvian Amazon.

In addition to that she also started doing YouTube reviews of guns and tactical gear she owned just for fun. She managed to reach a modest level of success (what with being a petite, conventionally attractive half-Asian combat vet with big tits), but then a lot of the guntube community turned on her when she committed the unforgivable sin of vocally supporting gay rights. Since she was only doing the videos as a hobby, she didn't care too much.

When Richboy McFuckface announced plans for a manned expedition to the Late Cretaceous and put out a call for volunteers, she immediately submitted an application. To this day she isn't sure if she was among those selected because of her military and survival experience, or because Mr. McFuckface is a huge creep with a well-documented history of thinking with his pecker.

While on the expedition she was photographed staring down a large bull Triceratops (or so it looked in the photo, she was actually scared shitless), which quickly went viral back home.

When it was decided to establish a colony there everyone from the original expedition was offered a spot, which she immediately accepted, because why the fuck would you pass up a chance to live in the Late Cretaceous.

She still does social media stuff in addition to her job going out and surveying potentially useful locations and resources and working security for field scientists, but now it's mostly centered around life in the colony and surviving out in the Cretaceous wilderness.

One of the ways she's trying to make up for treating her little sister (who has since become a paleontologist specializing in Mesozoic birds) like garbage growing up is putting in a good word for her for when it's time for the colony to bring in a new group of people.

Things I'd put in my ideal multiplayer time-travel survival sandbox game set in Laramidia a million years before the Chicxulub impact

Scientifically accurate dinosaurs that act like believable animals

Killing anything (other than in self defense) is completely optional, all game progression is done through collecting samples for scientists and surveying the landscape for potential colony expansion

You can be left handed

You can customize your gear

Every player gets a little assigned house in the colony hub area but they can also go build a place out in the wilderness if they want

All PvP is opt-in and explicitly non-lethal using paintballs or simunition or whatever

Nothing in the game costs real money

Frankly excessive amount of character customization options

Genital customization to rival Baldur's Gate 3

Enough pronoun options to ensure right-wing shitheads will never play it

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Batwoman: The Complete Second Season - Arrives on Blu-ray & DVD September 21, 2021

Contains All 18 Exhilarating Episodes from the Second Season, Plus All-New Special Features!

Watch as Javicia Leslie takes on the mantle of DC Super Hero Batwoman, when Batwoman: The Complete Second Season arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on September 21, 2021 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Strap yourself in for a thrilling ride with all 18 episodes from the second season, plus never-before-seen bonus content including deleted scenes and a gag reel. Batwoman: The Complete Second Season is priced to own at $39.99 SRP for the DVD ($44.98 in Canada) and $44.98 SRP for the Blu-ray ($49.99 in Canada), which includes a Digital Copy (U.S. only). Batwoman: The Complete Second Season is also available to own on Digital via purchase from digital retailers, and to stream on HBO Max starting July 27, 2021.

At the end of the first season, Crows Commander Kane (Dougray Scott) has declared war on Batwoman, forcing everyone around them to choose sides. Season two kicks off with a major game-changer that alters Gotham City and The Bat Team forever. A new hero emerges from the shadows. Relatable, messy, loyal, and a little goofy, Ryan Wilder (Leslie) couldn’t be more different than the woman who wore the Batsuit before her, billionaire Kate Kane. Living in her van, Ryan has been made to feel trapped and powerless by the system her whole life and believes the Batsuit is the key to breaking out of it. But what she’ll come to discover is that it’s not the suit that makes Ryan Wilder powerful, it’s the woman inside of it who finds her destiny in changing Gotham City for good. 

With Blu-ray’s unsurpassed picture and sound, Batwoman: The Complete Second Season Blu-ray release will include 1080p Full HD Video with DTS-HD Master Audio for English 5.1. Featuring all 18 episodes from the second season in high definition, as well as a digital code of the season (available in the U.S. only).

Batwoman stars Javicia Leslie (God Friended Me), Rachel Skarsten (Birds of Prey, Reign), Meagan Tandy (unREAL, Teen Wolf), Nicole Kang (You), Camrus Johnson (The Sun Is Also a Star) and Dougray Scott (Departure, Snatch). Based on characters created for DC by Bob Kane with Bill Finger, Batwoman is produced by Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television with executive producers Greg Berlanti (Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl), Caroline Dries (The Vampire Diaries, Smallville), Geoff Johns (DC’s Stargirl, The Flash, Titans), Sarah Schechter (Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl), James Stoteraux and Chad Fiveash (Gotham, The Vampire Diaries). 

BLU-RAY & DVD FEATURES

• Deleted Scenes (Exclusive to Blu-ray and DVD) • Gag Reel (Exclusive to Blu-ray and DVD) • Villains Analyzed • Never Alone: Heroes and Allies

18 ONE-HOUR EPISODES 1. Whatever Happened to Kate Kane? 2. Prior Criminal History 3. Bat Girl Magic! 4. Fair Skin, Blue Eyes 5. Gore on Canvas 6. Do Not Resuscitate 7. It's Best You Stop Digging 8. Survived Much Worse 9. Rule #1 10. Time Off for Good Behavior 11. Arrive Alive 12. Initiate Self Destruct 13. I’ll Give You a Clue 14. …And Justice For All 15. Armed and Dangerous 16. Rebirth 17. Kane, Kate 18. Power

DIGITAL

Batwoman: The Complete Second Season is available to own on Digital. Digital purchase allows consumers to instantly stream and download all episodes to watch anywhere and anytime on their favorite devices. Digital movies and TV shows are available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu and others.

BASICS

Street Date: September 21, 2021 Order Due Date: August 17, 2020 BD and DVD Presented in 16x9 widescreen format Running Time: Feature: Approx 793 min Enhanced Content: Approx 55 min

DVD

Price: $39.99 SRP ($44.98 in Canada) 4-Discs (4 DVD-9s) Audio – English (5.1) Subtitles – English SDH

BLU-RAY

Price: $44.98 SRP ($49.99 in Canada)3-Discs (3 BD-50s)Audio – DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 – EnglishBD Subtitles – English SDH

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NATURE

         “Remember nature before nature forgets us! ~Saloni (Me)”

Before starting I want to say that I feel like I am back in school in some junior class where I have to write an essay on nature. But I promise, this blog will be nothing like that school essay!!!

So, Nature, in the broadest sense, is the natural, physical, or material world or universe. "Nature" can refer to the phenomena of the physical world, and also to life in general. The study of nature is a large, if not the only, part of science. Although humans are part of nature, human activity is often understood as a separate category from other natural phenomena.

Within the various uses of the word today, "nature" often refers to geology and wildlife. Nature can refer to the general realm of living plants and animals, and in some cases to the processes associated with inanimate objects—the way that particular types of things exist and change of their own accord, such as the weather and geology of the Earth. It is often taken to mean the "natural environment" or wilderness—wild animals, rocks, forest, and in general those things that have not been substantially altered by human intervention, or which persist despite human intervention. For example, manufactured objects and human interaction generally are not considered part of nature, unless qualified as, for example, "human nature" or "the whole of nature". This more traditional concept of natural things that can still be found today implies a distinction between the natural and the artificial, with the artificial being understood as that which has been brought into being by a human consciousness or a human mind. Depending on the particular context, the term "natural" might also be distinguished from the unnatural or the supernatural.

Nature is actually everything around us. If we are not able to respect nature. Nature won’t respect us. Nature gives us everything we have.

The rise of technology and industry may have distanced us superficially from nature, but it has not changed our reliance on the natural world: most of what we use and consume on a daily basis remains the product of multitudes of interactions within nature, and many of those interactions are imperiled.

There is no question that Earth has been a giving planet. Everything humans have needed to survive, and thrive, was provided by the natural world around us: food, water, medicine, materials for shelter, and even natural cycles such as climate and nutrients. Scientists have come to term such gifts ‘ecosystem services’, however the recognition of such services goes back thousands of years, and perhaps even farther if one accepts the caves paintings at Lascaux as evidence. Yet we have so disconnected ourselves from the natural world that it is easy—and often convenient—to forget that nature remains as giving as ever, even as it vanishes bit-by-bit. The rise of technology and industry may have distanced us superficially from nature, but it has not changed our reliance on the natural world: most of what we use and consume on a daily basis remains the product of multitudes of interactions within nature, and many of those interactions are imperiled. Beyond such physical goods, the natural world provides less tangible, but just as important, gifts in terms of beauty, art, and spirituality.

To make you believe, I have some great examples:

Fresh water: There is no physical substance humans require more than freshwater: without water we can only survive a few hellish days. While pollution and overuse has threatened many of the world’s drinking water sources, nature has an old-fashioned solution, at least, to pollution. Healthy freshwater ecosystems—watersheds, wetlands, and forests—naturally clean pollution and toxins from water. Soils, microorganisms, and plant roots all play a role in filtering and recycling out pollutants with a price far cheaper than building a water filtration plant. According to research, the more biodiverse the ecosystem, the faster and more efficiently water is purified.

Pollination: Imagine trying to pollinate every apple blossom in an orchard: this is what nature does for us. Insects, birds, and even some mammals, pollinate the world’s plants, including much of human agriculture. Around 80% of the world’s plants require a different species to act as pollinator.

In agriculture, pollinators are required for everything from tomatoes to cocoa, and almonds to buckwheat, among hundreds of other crops. Globally, agricultural pollination has been estimated to be worth around $216 billion a year. However large such monetary estimates don’t include pollination for crops consumed by livestock, biofuels, ornamental flowers, or the massive importance of wild plant pollination.

Seed dispersal: Much like pollination, many of the world’s plants require other species to move their seeds from the parent plant to new sprouting ground. Seeds are dispersed by an incredibly wide-variety of players: birds, bats, rodents, megafauna like elephants and tapir, and even, researchers have recently discovered, fish. Seed dispersal is especially important for tropical forests where a majority of plants depend on animals to move.

Pest control: A recent study found that bats save US agriculture billions of dollars a year simply by doing what they do naturally: eating insects, many of which are potentially harmful to US crops.

Almost all agricultural pests have natural enemies, along with bats, these include birds, spiders, parasitic wasps and flies, fungi, and viral diseases. The loss, or even decline, of such pest-eating predators can have massive impacts on agriculture and ecosystems.

Soil health: The ground under our feet matters more than we often admit. Healthy fertile soil provides optimal homes for plants, while participating in a number of natural cycles: from recycling nutrients to purifying water. Although soil is renewable, it is also sensitive to overuse and degradation often due to industrial agriculture, pollution, and fertilizers. Natural vegetation and quality soil also mitigates excessive erosion, which can have dramatic impacts from loss of agricultural land to coastlines simply disappearing into the sea.

Medicine: Nature is our greatest medicine cabinet: to date it has provided humankind with a multitude of life-saving medicines from quinine to aspirin, and from morphine to numerous cancer and HIV-fighting drugs. There is no question that additionally important medications—perhaps even miracle cures—lie untapped in the world’s ecosystems. In fact, researchers estimate that less than 1% of the world’s known species have been fully examined for their medicinal value. However the ecosystems that have yielded some of the world’s most important and promising drugs—such as rainforests, peat swamps, and coral reefs—are also among the most endangered. Preserving ecosystems and species today may benefit, or even save, millions of lives tomorrow.

Fisheries: Humankind has turned to the rivers and seas for food for at least 40,000 years but probably even longer. Today, amid concern of a global fishery collapse, more than a billion people depend on fish as their primary source of protein, many of them among the global poor. Fisheries also provide livelihoods, both directly and indirectly, for around half a billion. Coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass ecosystems provide nurseries for the world’s fisheries, while the open ocean is used for migrating routes and hunting.

Even with the direct importance of the world’s fisheries for food, stewardship has been lacking, allowing many populations to drop precipitously and still permitting ecologically destructive fishing. While the world’s fisheries are primarily threatened by overfishing, including bycatch, marine pollution is also a major problem.

     Biodiversity and wildlife abundance: The argument to save the world’s wildlife has often come from an aesthetic point of view. Many conservationists have fought to save species simply because they like a particular species. This is often why more popularly known animals—tigers, elephants, rhinos—receive far more attention than less popular (although just as endangered) wildlife—for example, the redbelly egg frog, the smokey bat, or the bastard quiver tree. But beyond making the world a less lonely, less boring, and less beautiful place—admirable reasons in themselves—many of the services provided by biodiversity are similar to those provided by all of nature. Biodiversity produces food, fibers, wood products; it cleans water, controls agricultural pests, pollinates and dispersers the world plants; and provides recreation, such as birdwatching, gardening, diving, and ecotourism.

In the discussion of biodiversity, however, bioabundance is often ignored. A loss in bioabundance means that species are not just important for their diversity, but for their numbers. While Asian elephants may not go extinct any time soon, their depletion in forests means that the ecosystems lose the elephants’ special ecological talents such as spreading seeds and engineering micro-habitats. The drop in salmon populations in the US has caused the entire freshwater ecosystem to receive less nutrients every year (researchers estimate a nutrient-drop of over 90 percent); this means less food for people, less salmon for predators, and a less rich river overall. Declining nutrients also makes it impossible for the salmon to rebound to optimal populations, creating a vicious circle of bio-decline.

Climate regulation: The natural world helps regulate the Earth’s climate. Ecosystems such as rainforests, peatlands, and mangroves store significant amounts of carbon, while the ocean captures massive amounts of carbon through phytoplankton. While regulating greenhouse gases are imperative in the age of climate change, new research is showing that the world’s ecosystems may also play a role in weather. A recent study found that the Amazon rainforest acted as its own ‘bioreactor’, producing clouds and precipitation through the abundance of plant materials in the forest.

Economy: In the common tension viewed between the economy and the environment—e.g. do we clear-cut a forest or conserve it?—one fact is often neglected: the environment underpins the entire global economy. Without fertile soils, clean drinking water, healthy forests, and a stable climate, the world’s economy would face disaster. By imperiling our environment, we imperil the economy. According to research published in Science, the global worth of total ecosystem services could run between $40-60 trillion a year.

Health: Recent research has found what nature-lovers have long expected: spending time in a green space, such as a park, provides benefits for one’s mental and physical health. Exercising in a park, instead of inside a gym, has shown to provide mental health benefits as a greater sense of well-being. Walking for 20 minutes in a green space has been proven to help children with ADHD improve their concentration, even working as well, or better, than medication. People who live in more natural settings have better overall health, even when research has taken into account economic differences.

Art: Imagine poetry without flowers, painting without landscapes, or film without scenery. Imagine if Shakespeare had no rose to compare Juliet to, or if William Blake had no Tyger to set alight. Imagine if Van Gogh lacked crows to paint or Durer a rhinoceros to cut. What would the Jungle Book be without Baloo or the Wind in the Willows without Mr. Badger? Imagine My Antonia without the red grass of the American prairie or Wuthering Heights without the bleak moors. How would The Lord of the Rings film series appear without the stunning mountain ranges of New Zealand, or Lawrence of Arabia without the desert of North Africa? There is no question that the natural world has provided global arts with some of its greatest subjects. What we lose in nature, we also lose in art.

Spiritual: While some of what nature provides us is measurable, most of what nature gives us is simply beyond measure. Economic measurements are useful; but as with most of what happens in the world, economics is simply incapable of capturing true worth. Science is also a useful measurement regarding the importance of nature, but once again cannot measure what nature means—practically and aesthetically—to each individual.

Perhaps the most difficult gift of nature’s to measure is its ingrained connection to human spirituality. In most of the world’s religions the natural world is rightly revered. In Christianity, Earthly paradise existed in a garden, while Noah, the original conservationist, is commanded by God to save every species. Buddhists believe all life—from the smallest fly to the blue whale—is sacred and worthy of compassion. For Hindus every bit of the natural world is infused with divinity. Muslims believe the natural world was created by Allah and only given to humans as gift to be held in trust. Indigenous cultures worldwide celebrate the natural world as their ‘mother’.

But one need not be religious to understand the importance of nature to the human spirit: one only need spend time alone in a shadowy forest, sit on a forgotten beach, touch the spine of a living frog, or watch the quarter moon swing behind mountain silhouettes.

 ð Tbh, I was not in mood to write today. So they are not exactly my words. But I tried to gather as much information as I can from different places so that you guys can really feel the importance of nature by just reading this one blog.

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MrBeast, Charli D’Amelio and More Nab Big Streaming Award Noms

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MrBeast and Charli D’Amelio are among the nominees for the 2020 YouTube Streamy Awards. The tenth anniversary of the awards will stream exclusively on YouTube on December 13, and you’ll be able to watch them right here.

John Krasinski, James Charles and Addison Rae have also received nominations this year, as have Will Smith and Jack Black. Disney and Netflix will almost certainly be fighting it out again to snag the top brand award.

MrBeast aka Jimmy Donaldson is also up for a Social Good award for his Feeding America Food Drive. The popular streamer dropped out of college to pursue a full-time career as a YouTuber, and has become one of the most-watched creators on the planet, dabbling in a winning combo of expensive stunts and philanthropy.

Here’s a complete list of 2020’s YouTube Streamy Awards nominees:

Overall Awards

Creator of the Year

Addison Rae Charli D’Amelio David Dobrik Dixie D’Amelio Emma Chamberlain James Charles Larray Marques Brownlee MrBeast Sarah Cooper

Show of the Year

A Heist with Markiplier �� Markiplier Binging with Babish • Babish Culinary Universe Challenge Accepted • Michelle Khare Epic Rap Battles of History • ERB Game Master Network • Rebecca Zamolo Good Mythical Morning • Good Mythical Morning Instant Influencer • James Charles Liza on Demand • Liza Koshy Nikita Unfiltered • Nikita Dragun UNHhhh • WOWPresents

International

HIKAKIN (Japan) Mikecrack (Spain) Mythpat (India) Sandra Cires Art (Cuba) Whindersson Nunes (Brazil)

Individual Awards

Breakout Creator

Addison Rae Charli D’Amelio Dream Spencer X ZHC

Collaboration

David Dobrik and Justin Bieber – SURPRISING PEOPLE WITH JUSTIN BIEBER!! The Hype House – TURNING THE HYPE HOUSE INTO A TRAMPOLINE PARK! Jackie Aina and Naomi Campbell – NAOMI CAMPBELL GETS GLAM WITH ME!!! Sway LA – Most Likely To Challenge! Zach King and David Blaine – David Blaine Tricks Zach King with Zoom Magic

Crossover

Jack Black Jason Derulo Kevin James Naomi Campbell Will Smith

First Person

Alex Warren David Dobrik Emma Chamberlain Larray Logan Paul

Live Streamer

NICKMERCS Ninja Pokimane Shroud Typical Gamer

Show Awards

Indie Series

20 Seconds to Live Arun Considers Choose Me: An Abortion Story Chris and Jack The Lock Down Buddy

Live Series

BET’s House Party Bright Minded: Live with Miley Cyrus D-Nice’s Club Quarantine Reunited Apart with Josh Gad Verzuz

Live Special

Graduation2020: Facebook and Instagram Celebrate the Class of 2020

MrBeast’s $250,000 Influencer Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament Some Good News Prom with Billie Eilish, Jonas Brothers, & Chance the Rapper Travis Scott and Fortnite Present: Astronomical YouTube Dear Class of 2020

Podcast

Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain H3 Podcast Impaulsive On Purpose with Jay Shetty ‎ VIEWS with David Dobrik and Jason Nash

Scripted Series

A Heist with Markiplier • Markiplier Could You Survive the Movies? • Vsauce3 Epic Rap Battles of History • ERB FPS Logic • Viva La Dirt League Liza on Demand • Liza Koshy Unscripted Series Brave Wilderness • Brave Wilderness Challenge Accepted • Michelle Khare Instant Influencer • James Charles Jeff’s Barbershop • Jeff Wittek UNHhhh • WOWPresents

Subject Awards

Animated

illymation Jaiden Animations Ketnipz The Land Of Boggs TheOdd1sOut

Beauty

Bailey Sarian Brad Mondo Hyram Jackie Aina James Charles

Comedy

Brandon Rogers Brittany Tomlinson Gus Johnson Nigel Ng Sarah Cooper

Commentary

ContraPoints D’Angelo Wallace Danny Gonzalez Jarvis Johnson Tiffany Ferguson

Dance

BFunk Dytto Matt Steffanina Michael Le Sofie Dossi

Documentary

AntsCanada Justin Bieber: Seasons Nikita Unfiltered The Secret Life of Lele Pons State Of Grace

Fashion and Style

bestdressed Bretman Rock LaurDIY Sneaker Shopping Wisdom Kaye

Food

Alex French Guy Cooking Babish Culinary Universe How To Cook That Joshua Weissman Tabitha Brown

Gaming

Dream FGTeeV Jelly LaurenzSide PrestonPlayz

Health and Wellness

Chloe Ting Demi Bagby Doctor Mike The Fitness Marshall Kati Morton

Kids and Family

A for Adley Goo Goo Colors Kids Diana Show Rebecca Zamolo Ryan’s World

Learning and Education

ChrisFix Mark Rober NileRed onlyjayus Peter Sripol

Lifestyle

Alexa Rivera Calle y Poché Jennelle Eliana Larray Rickey Thompson

News

All Gas No Brakes Complex News HasanAbi The Philip DeFranco Show Some More News

Sports

2HYPE Braille Skateboarding Dude Perfect No Days Off: Sports Prodigies Ryan García

Technology

iJustine Marques Brownlee Michael Reeves Simone Giertz Stuff Made Here

Craft Awards

Cinematography

Cole Bennett – Lyrical Lemonade Devin Graham – devinsupertramp Niels Lindelien – Lindsey Stirling Peter McKinnon – Peter McKinnon Pierre Wikberg – Climbkhana TWO

Editing

Casey Neistat – CaseyNeistat derkslurp – derkslurp Emma Chamberlain – emma chamberlain Evan Puschak – Nerdwriter1 Hayden Hillier-Smith – Logan Paul

Visual and Special Effects

Aaron Benitez – Aaron’s Animals Buttered Side Down – Buttered Side Down CyreneQ – CyreneQ Sam Wickert and Brendan Forde – Chalk Warfare 4.0 Zach King – Zach King

Writing

Akilah Hughes, Milana Vayntrub, Brian McElhaney, and Nick Kocher – Making Fun with Akilah and Milana CalebCity – CalebCity Chris W. Smith and Jack De Sena – Chris and Jack James – Casually Explained Zach Sherwin, Nice Peter, EpicLLOYD, and Carter Deems – Epic Rap Battles of History

Social Good Awards

Company or Brand

Barbie – Career of the Year • Mattel Dave’s Killer Bread – Second Chance Employment • Tastemade Lyft – Undercover Lyft with Alicia Keys • LyftUp

Creator

The Game Theorists – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital #CancelCancer LIVE MrBeast – Feeding America Food Drive Nabela Noor – NoorHouse

Nonprofit or NGO

Arbor Day Foundation – #TeamTrees • MrBeast and Mark Rober COVID-19 Response Fund – Post Malone x Nirvana Tribute – Livestream • Post Malone Equal Justice Initiative – Bear Witness, Take Action • YouTube Originals

Brand Awards

Agency of the Year

BEN Portal A R and CPMK Reach VaynerMedia

Brand of the Year

Barbie Disney Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Netflix Old Spice

Brand Engagement

100 Thieves Cash App Compound Reveal – Cash App 5-Minute Crafts – Barbie Need for Speed Heat x David Dobrik – Electronic Arts Rihanna’s Summer Fenty Face Tutorial – Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Under the Influencer – Comedy Central

Branded Content: Series

Cold as Balls – Old Spice • LOL Network No Days Off: Sports Prodigies – Got Milk? • Whistle Second Chances – Dave’s Killer Bread • Tastemade Under a Rock with Tig Notaro – Amazon Alexa • Funny Or Die Undercover Lyft – Lyft

Branded Content: Video

Aladdin Meets Parkour in Real Life – Uzbekistan Tourism • devinsupertramp ASMR SNAP SHADOWS TUTORIAL W/ AMANDLA STENBERG – Fenty Beauty by Rihanna I Trained Like Black Widow – Marvel Strike Force • Michelle Khare James Charles Spills the Tea on His Glow – Ole Henriksen Skincare • James Charles We Lost A FaZe Member – G FUEL • FaZE Clan

Creator Product

Chamberlain Coffee – Emma Chamberlain Dragun Beauty – Nikita Dragun Hairitage – Mindy McKnight McKinnon Camera Pack – Peter McKinnon Pro Ant Farms – AntsCanada

Influencer Campaign

ALLNIGHTERLEGEND – Urban Decay

HotGuysMakingLipstick – Bite Beauty

Google Pixel 4 Nebula Superstars in Training – WWE

Multi-Platform Campaign

Disney+ Launch – Disney Gift it Forward with Cardi B – Pepsi The Greatest Challenge of All Time with Cristiano Ronaldo and Marta – Clear (Unilever) Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – Star Wars Tito’s Made To Order – Tito’s Vodka

Social Good Campaign

DistanceDance – PandG • Charli D’Amelio

My Vaping Mistake – The Real Cost • AwesomenessTV Seize the Awkward – The Jed Foundation • Ad Council Teens for Jeans – Aéropostale • DoSomething.org Undercover Lyft with Alicia Keys – LyftUp • Lyft

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Requested:

Asks, because why not?

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1. Name No.

2. Nationality Mutt.

3. Age Old.

4. Birthday Eventually.

5. Zodiac sign (or your primal zodiac sign) Rat.

6. Gender Complicated.

7. Sexuality Triggering.

8. Your looks (add a picture or describe yourself)

9. What do you/did you study? Comfort foods.

10. What’s your current job like?/What job would you like to have? Meh.

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11. Your birth order My what?

12. How many siblings do you have? Too many.

13. Do you have good relations with your family? Not really.

14. How many friends do you have? One.

15. Your relationship status Pending.

16. What do you look for in a SO? Brains.

17. Do you have a crush? Maybe.

18. When did you have your first kiss? Forever and a half ago.

19. Do you prefer serious and meaningful relationships or casual dating/one night stands? Depends.

20. What are your deal breakers? Long list.

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21. How was your day? Tiring.

22. Favourite food & drink Chinese take out, spicy mexican, plain coffee and tea, ginger ale, water.

23. What position do you sleep in? Sides.

24. What was your last dream about? The old man and the cat again, seriously wtf is on the stage in the room below, why can't I see and why do I keep having this one?

25. Your fears Long list.

26. Your dreams Short list.

27. Your goals Shorter list.

28. Any pets? Gatto.

29. What are your hobbies? Procrastinating.

30. Any cool places in your area? I live next to a literal ghost town if that's considered cool these days, other then that it's wilderness everywhere else. So no, probably not.

31. What was your last awkward situation? I have multiple of those daily so I don't bother to keep up.

32. What is your last regret? Long list.

33. Language/s you can speak English, engrish, bad english, pig latin, spanish, italian, german, russian, japanese.

34. Do you believe in astrological stuff? (Zodiac, tarot, etc.) Not really, but it's fun to entertain.

35. Have any quirks? Pop all the joints.

36. Your pet peeves Long list.

37. Ideal vacation Raiding certain countries of all their street food.

38. Any scars? Lots.

39. What does your last text message say? Something about cats.

40. Last 5 things from your search history Sexual dimorphism in animals, recently opened place in town, amazon, wowhead and something for SL.

41. What’s your [device] background? Gay red head.

42. What do you daydream about? Cheese.

43. Describe your dream home Big enough, big kitchen, large fireplace, skylights, trees, out in the sticks, lots of property for a hobby farm, horses, sheep, chickens, turkeys, pigs, cows, donkeys, dogs, cats, rabbits, quail, fish pond.

44. What’s your religion/Your thought about religion Flying spaghetti monster. Stay in your lane and we'll get along.

45. Your personality type Brains.

46. The most dangerous thing you’ve done Short list of those.

47. Are you happy with your current life? It could always be better.

48. Some things you’ve tried in your life Such as?

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49. What does your wardrobe consist of? Jeans, t-shirt.

50. Favourite colour to wear? Black.

51. How would you describe your style? Nonexistent.

52. Are you happy with your current looks? Lolno.

53. If you could change/add something to your appearance - impossible or not - what would it be? All of it.

54. Any tattoos or piercings? No.

55. Do you get complimented often? No.

56. Favourite aesthetic? Couple of those.

57. A popular trend that you dislike Coughing on produce during a pandemic and/or stealing products during a pandemic under the guise of internet brownie points by giving it to the homeless. I get it, you want to do a good deed, but pay for the items then give them out, don't be a piece of shit and steal it then turn around all "It's for a good cause!" Yeah nah, you're still in the wrong because you stole and are an asshole for hiding behind the homeless afterwards like a coward.

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58. Songs you’re currently obsessed with? None atm.

59. Song you normally wouldn’t admit you like. Idk.

60. Favourite genre? For what? Music? I dunno.

61. Favourite artist/band/genre? I don't have a particular favorite anymore.

62. Hated popular songs/artists? Anything rap.

63. Put your music on shuffle and list first 5 I don't have anything that has a shuffle on it.

64. Can you sing or play any instruments? No.

65. Do you like karaoke? No.

66. Own any albums? A few.

67. Do you listen to radio? What stations? No.

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68. Favourite movie/series? Long list.

69. Favourite genre of movies/books/etc Mystery, horror, drama, scifi.

70. Your fictional crush/es Short list.

71. Which fictional character is you? Rather not say.

72. Are you a shipper? List your otps, if so Sebagrell.

73. Favourite greek god? Aeolus, I guess.

74. A legend from where you live that you like Something about a giant mountain fish.

75. Do you like art? What’s your favourite work or artist? Yes. Dunno.

76. Can you share your other social media? I'm on twitter but don't bother, it's pretty much dead.

77. Favourite youtubers? Eh.

78. Favourite platform? See above.

79. How much time do you spend on the internet? Too much/not enough.

80. What video games have you played? Which one’s your favourite? Soma.

81. Your favourite books (manga also counts) Handful of those.

82. Do you play board/card games? No.

83. Have you ever been to a night marathon in cinema? No.

84. Favourite holiday Halloween.

85. Are you into dramas? Sorta?

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86. Would you use death note, if you had one? Absofuckinglutely.

87. What changes would you make in the world, no matter how impossible, if you had the power to? Roll the earth into the sun like a marble.

88. Could you survive a zombie apocalypse? I expect I could for about a week or two then do something stupid and end up dying for it.

89. If you had to be turned into a paranormal being, what would it be? Ghost, so I could actually go invisible whenever I wanted. Alternately, new cryptid who preys on take out delivery and ambushes at the door before scurrying off with the boxes.

90. What would you want to happen to you after your death? Be reaper.

91. If you had to change your name, what would be your pick? Something celtic.

92. Who would you switch your life with for a week? No one, everyone's got problems just in different shades.

93. Pick an emoji to be your tattoo Ew, no.

94. Write 3 things about yourself - only one of them must be true Rode in a hot air balloon. Won some baseball contest thing. Is actually a gay red head. -

95. Cold or hot? Lightly chilled.

96. Be a hero or be a villain? Villain or antihero.

97. Sing everything you want to say or rhyme? No.

98. Shapeshifting or controlling time?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ePWNmLP0Z0

99. Be immortal or be immune to everything aside from natural death? That's a tough one. On one hand I'd like to live to see the heat death of the universe or at least until the sun torches our dirt ball/we collide with andromeda, but on the other hand I'd rather not have to deal with another plague.

100. ….. or …..? ....

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WASHINGTON — Humans are transforming Earth’s natural landscapes so dramatically that as many as one million plant and animal species are now at risk of extinction, posing a dire threat to ecosystems that people all over the world depend on for their survival, a sweeping new United Nations assessment has concluded.

The 1,500-page report, compiled by hundreds of international experts and based on thousands of scientific studies, is the most exhaustive look yet at the decline in biodiversity across the globe and the dangers that creates for human civilization. A summary of its findings, which was approved by representatives from the United States and 131 other countries, was released Monday in Paris. The full report is set to be published this year.

Its conclusions are stark. In most major land habitats, from the savannas of Africa to the rain forests of South America, the average abundance of native plant and animal life has fallen by 20 percent or more, mainly over the past century. With the human population passing 7 billion, activities like farming, logging, poaching, fishing and mining are altering the natural world at a rate “unprecedented in human history.”

At the same time, a new threat has emerged: Global warming has become a major driver of wildlife decline, the assessment found, by shifting or shrinking the local climates that many mammals, birds, insects, fish and plants evolved to survive in.

As a result, biodiversity loss is projected to accelerate through 2050, particularly in the tropics, unless countries drastically step up their conservation efforts.

The report is not the first to paint a grim portrait of Earth’s ecosystems. But it goes further by detailing how closely human well-being is intertwined with the fate of other species.

“For a long time, people just thought of biodiversity as saving nature for its own sake,” said Robert Watson, chair of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services,which conducted the assessment at the request of national governments. “But this report makes clear the links between biodiversity and nature and things like food security and clean water in both rich and poor countries.”

A previous report by the group had estimated that, in the Americas, nature provides some $24 trillion of non-monetized benefits to humans each year. The Amazon rain forest absorbs immense quantities of carbon dioxide and helps slow the pace of global warming. Wetlands purify drinking water. Coral reefs sustain tourism and fisheries in the Caribbean. Exotic tropical plants form the basis of a variety of medicines.

But as these natural landscapes wither and become less biologically rich, the services they can provide to humans have been dwindling.

Humans are producing more food than ever, but land degradation is already harming agricultural productivity on 23 percent of the planet’s land area, the new report said. The decline of wild bees and other insects that help pollinate fruits and vegetables is putting up to $577 billion in annual crop production at risk. The loss of mangrove forests and coral reefs along coasts could expose up to 300 million people to increased risk of flooding.

The authors note that the devastation of nature has become so severe that piecemeal efforts to protect individual species or to set up wildlife refuges will no longer be sufficient. Instead, they call for “transformative changes” that include curbing wasteful consumption, slimming down agriculture’s environmental footprint and cracking down on illegal logging and fishing.

“It’s no longer enough to focus just on environmental policy,” said Sandra M. Díaz, a lead author of the study and an ecologist at the National University of Córdoba in Argentina. “We need to build biodiversity considerations into trade and infrastructure decisions, the way that health or human rights are built into every aspect of social and economic decision-making.”

Scientists have cataloged only a fraction of living creatures, some 1.3 million; the report estimates there may be as many as 8 million plant and animal species on the planet, most of them insects. Since 1500, at least 680 species have blinked out of existence, including the Pinta giant tortoise of the Galápagos Islands and the Guam flying fox.

Though outside experts cautioned it could be difficult to make precise forecasts, the report warns of a looming extinction crisis, with extinction rates currently tens to hundreds of times higher than they have been in the past 10 million years.“Human actions threaten more species with global extinction now than ever before,” the report concludes, estimating that “around 1 million species already face extinction, many within decades, unless action is taken.”

Unless nations step up their efforts to protect what natural habitats are left, they could witness the disappearance of 40 percent of amphibian species, one-third of marine mammals and one-third of reef-forming corals. More than 500,000 land species, the report said, do not have enough natural habitat left to ensure their long-term survival.

Over the past 50 years, global biodiversity loss has primarily been driven by activities like the clearing of forests for farmland, the expansion of roads and cities, logging, hunting, overfishing, water pollution and the transport of invasive species around the globe.

In Indonesia, the replacement of rain forest with palm oil plantations has ravaged the habitat of critically endangered orangutans and Sumatran tigers. In Mozambique, ivory poachers helped kill off nearly 7,000 elephants between 2009 and 2011 alone. In Argentina and Chile, the introduction of the North American beaver in the 1940s has devastated native trees (though it has also helped other species thrive, including the Magellanic woodpecker).

All told, three-quarters of the world’s land area has been significantly altered by people, the report found, and 85 percent of the world’s wetlands have vanished since the 18th century.

And with humans continuing to burn fossil fuels for energy, global warming is expected to compound the damage. Roughly 5 percent of species worldwide are threatened with climate-related extinction if global average temperatures rise 2 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels, the report concluded. (The world has already warmed 1 degree.)

“If climate change were the only problem we were facing, a lot of species could probably move and adapt,” Richard Pearson, an ecologist at the University College of London, said. “But when populations are already small and losing genetic diversity, when natural landscapes are already fragmented, when plants and animals can’t move to find newly suitable habitats, then we have a real threat on our hands.

The dwindling number of species will not just make the world a less colorful or wondrous place, the report noted. It also poses risks to people.

Today, humans are relying on significantly fewer varieties of plants and animals to produce food. Of the 6,190 domesticated mammal breeds used in agriculture, more than 559 have gone extinct and 1,000 more are threatened. That means the food system is becoming less resilient against pests and diseases. And it could become harder in the future to breed new, hardier crops and livestock to cope with the extreme heat and drought that climate change will bring.

“Most of nature’s contributions are not fully replaceable,” the report said. Biodiversity loss “can permanently reduce future options, such as wild species that might be domesticated as new crops and be used for genetic improvement.”

The report does contain glimmers of hope. When governments have acted forcefully to protect threatened species, such as the Arabian oryx or the Seychelles magpie robin, they have managed to fend off extinction in many cases. And nations have protected more than 15 percent of the world’s land and 7 percent of its oceans by setting up nature reserves and wilderness areas.

Still, only a fraction of the most important areas for biodiversity have been protected, and many nature reserves poorly enforce prohibitions against poaching, logging or illegal fishing. Climate change could also undermine existing wildlife refuges by shifting the geographic ranges of species that currently live within them.

So, in addition to advocating the expansion of protected areas, the authors outline a vast array of changes aimed at limiting the drivers of biodiversity loss.

Farmers and ranchers would have to adopt new techniques to grow more food on less land. Consumers in wealthy countries would have to waste less food and become more efficient in their use of natural resources. Governments around the world would have to strengthen and enforce environmental laws, cracking down on illegal logging and fishing and reducing the flow of heavy metals and untreated wastewater into the environment.

The authors also note that efforts to limit global warming will be critical, although they caution that the development of biofuels to reduce emissions could end up harming biodiversity by further destroying forests.

None of this will be easy, especially since many developing countries face pressure to exploit their natural resources as they try to lift themselves out of poverty.

But, by detailing the benefits that nature can provide to people, and by trying to quantify what is lost when biodiversity plummets, the scientists behind the assessment are hoping to help governments strike a more careful balance between economic development and conservation.

“You can’t just tell leaders in Africa that there can’t be any development and that we should turn the whole continent into a national park,” said Emma Archer, who led the group’s earlier assessment of biodiversity in Africa. “But we can show that there are trade-offs, that if you don’t take into account the value that nature provides, then ultimately human well-being will be compromised.”

In the next two years, diplomats from around the world will gather for several meetings under the Convention on Biological Diversity, a global treaty, to discuss how they can step up their efforts at conservation. Yet even in the new report’s most optimistic scenario, through 2050 the world’s nations would only slow the decline of biodiversity — not stop it.

“At this point,” said Jake Rice, a fisheries scientist who led an earlier report on biodiversity in the Americas, “our options are all about damage control.”

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7 BEST BIVY SACK REVIEWS 2019 | TACT & OTHER EMERGENCY OPTIONS

Traditional tents and sleeping bags are great to have when you go camping. But if you prefer to go solo, or you enjoy hiking and backpacking through forests and mountains, packing a lot of gear can become troublesome. A bivy sack can help with the problem of extra bulk and weight, but still keep you warm and protected while you sleep. Below we have for you an extended buyer’s guide, complete with reviews on the best bivy sacks available. Before you go on your next backpacking trip, read our reviews so you can be sure to find the right one for you.

Mountaineers and backpackers have long been on a quest to find a sleeping tent that is compact, compresses tightly, and is lightweight to carry. The best solution for some is a bivy sack. Original bivy sacks started as waterproof sleeping bags that provided temporary emergency shelter and sleeping space for adventure-seekers. Today’s bivy sacks reflect body heat to protect the body from the elements longer than laying on the ground out in the open. They have the added benefit of being fully sealed to keep out bugs, snakes, and other animals.  

Top 3 Bivy Sacks[BEST FOR THE MONEY]

SE EB1220R EMERGENCY SLEEPING BAG

Editor's Rating:

4.4/5

Made of heavy-duty material

Comes in a high-visibility orange color

Compact and lightweight

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[BEST OVERALL]

TACT BIVVY

Editor's Rating:

4.5/5

Lightweight

100% waterproof coverage

6 month “any reason” money back guarantee

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[BEST ADVANCED BIVY]

OUTDOOR RESEARCH ALPINE BIVY

Editor's Rating:

4.5/5

3-layer Gore-Tex respiration-positive fabric

Waterproof

It has a single overhead shock-corded Delrin pole

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How to Choose the Best Bivy Sack

Bivy sacks come in various styles, colors, and sizes. Let’s first discuss what exactly a bivy sack is and what to look for when choosing the best one for your next wilderness excursion.

What Exactly Is a Bivy Sack?

The full word is bivouac sack, but everyone calls it the bivy sack for short. They’re basically personal tents, providing warmth and protection from rain, snow, bugs, and anything else that you don’t to be in bed with when you’re sleeping outdoors.

They’re essentially made with two layers. The bottom-most layer is made of a tough, durable, waterproof nylon, like what you would find most tent floors made from. The top is usually made from something more lightweight and breathable and treated with Gore-Tex.

Some bivy sacks add a little bit of extra room around the head and shoulders, for those who need some wiggle room. Meanwhile, for the more claustrophobic backpackers, other bivy sacks have an opening for the eyes and mouth.

Other Products We Reviewed

​4. Moore Militaria Modular Sleep System

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Editor's Rating:

Produced by US Military

Compact

Includes compression sack

​5. Snugpak 92860 Stratosphere 1-person Bivy Shelter

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Editor's Rating:

Roomy

Lightweight

It has roll away mosquito net

​6. Winterial Single-person Bivy Tent

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Editor's Rating:

Easy to assembly

Great addition to hiking gear

Good construction

Bivy Sack vs. Sleeping Bag

Tents range from accommodating just one person, to being able to fit multiple people. They’re usually the best choice if you’re going camping with a large group and you all need somewhere sheltered to sleep.

Tents can still be useful if you’re camping solo. They provide a nice little sheltered “room” to block yourself from rain, bugs, and other elements. They’re also spacious enough to store extra gear you may have brought with you.

Bivy sacks or shelters, on the other hand, are designed to serve the purpose of both a tent and sleeping back combined, but for just one person. They provide a place for one person to sleep while being sheltered and warm.

They’re great for people who backpack frequently through the woods or mountains and either need less weight to carry, or don’t always have large areas available for camping in. A bivy sack gives someone the freedom to basically sleep anywhere and have the shelter they would normally get from a tent.

Backpacking sleeping bags have many purposes. Kids’ sleeping bags are a “must-have” for families with children. Kids’ sleeping bags are lightweight, colorful, and may reflect a child’s favorite characters or celebrities, but they are intended for indoor use. Heavier sleeping bags work best for tent or RV camping to help keep them warm and dry, regardless of the weather.

Bivy sacks were designed for a greater purpose. The idea behind a bivy sack is to fully enclose the body to protect it from the weather and anything else in the wilderness that will bother you while you are sleeping. Mountain climbers, backpackers, and other extreme athletes can’t be unnecessarily bogged down by extra size and weight in the back pack.

Their sleeping system needs to store as tightly and as compactly as possible, while being lightweight. The down side to bivy sacks is that they are confining and not as comfortable, so look at this article for the best sleeping padsto complement them. A one-person dome tent may be a better choice for someone who is claustrophobic.

Bivy Sack Weight and Packed Size

A common saying in backpacking and survival circles is “every ounce counts.” This includes your choice of bivy sack. One of the things you need to consider when shopping for a bivy sack is how much weight you’re willing to add to your gear.

Luckily, a bivy sack is going to weigh much less than a tent would. Although most tents weigh between five and ten pounds, even that can become a burden if you’re wearing it strapped to your shoulders for hours on end.

Bivy sacks, on the other hand, weigh only ounces. The larger, more heavy duty ones (especially those with a domed head for extra headspace) will run around 40-50 ounces, while the mummy-style designs will probably only weigh about 15 ounces or less.

Additionally, the heavy duty styles will have poles, roles, and various other accessories which not only add to the overall weight, but they can also add bulk to your pack. Depending on what you need a bivy sack for will determine how much weight and bulk you’ll be willing to carry with you.

Material and Durability

As previously mentioned, the two layers of the bivy sack are made by different types of fabric. The bottom needs to be waterproof and strong, protecting you from the hard, cold ground of nature. It also needs to be able to keep any bugs or vermin from entering your little shelter. Also, as you move around in your sleeping bag, you don’t want the bottom of your shelter to get torn or punctured by the rough surface.

The best fabric to look for regarding the bottom layer is Silnylon (a combination of silicone and nylon). It combines both ripstop durability and strength while also being waterproof.

The top layer of bivy sack needs to be made from something that’s breathable, while also providing shelter from the elements.

The best options for the top tier are:

Gore-Tex: laminate made from stretched Teflon

eVent: waterproof, breathable, and fire-resistant

Toddtex: like Gore-Tex but is also fire-resistant

Pertex Quantum: Uses a two-fiber thickness that makes it waterproof, wind resistant, and breathable

Sympatex: Uses wicking technology that allows condensation to escape. Also breathable and windproof

Powertex: this is a coating that can be applied to any breathable fabric, making it weatherproof

Space and Ventilation

Another important consideration to make when choosing a bivy sack is how much space you’re going to need in one. While most of them are designed to be a tight and compact fit around your body, there are other roomier styles for those who need a bit more space to move around.

Also, if you have a habit of getting claustrophobic, it is extremely important to consider the fact that bivy sacks may not be the best option for you. There are designs that have an open space for your eyes and mouth, but if you’re sleeping somewhere that’s cold and rainy that can sort of defeat the purpose of having one.

If tight spots aren’t a concern for you, you just need to decide how much space and ventilation you need. If you usually go backpacking during the colder months, you need as much coverage as possible from the wet and the cold. But if spring and summer is more your jam, then you’ll need something extra-breathable that also keeps the critters out. Some designs will come with a mesh covering over the face to enhance ventilation while making sure bugs don’t come to visit.

Waterproofing/Condensation

We’ve covered waterproofing concerns, but we haven’t yet discussed condensation. One of the downsides of a bivy sack is because of the tight quarters, condensation tends to build inside, making your sleeping arrangements somewhat damp. Especially on cold nights.

A lot of the condensation will build as a result of your own breathing, as well as any sweat you produce while sleeping. While you’re shopping, look for a bivy sack that is made from breathable materials and offers a lot of ventilation. This will go a long way in limiting the amount of condensation buildup.

Also, once you have your sack, make sure any moisture that you exhale goes out side of the bivy sack. If extreme cold temps or bad weather have you closed up tight, try just unzipping one small hole near your face.

Another thing to try is wearing less layers when sleeping. The more you wear, the more you’ll sweat, which could be counterproductive and make you colder instead of warmer.

Comfort and Warmth

Above all you want something that’s both comfortable and that will keep you warm. But what’s comfortable for you and what’s comfortable for someone else will be completely different. Some people prefer being bundled up like a burrito and sleeping in tight quarters. If that’s you, you’ll love the bivy sacks that wrap you up like a mummy. While someone who likes to have some wiggle room may prefer one of the tented styles.

As far as warmth is concerned, what you need depends on where you intend to sleep with your bivy sack. Many options offer year-round protection, while some of the heavier duty ones can offer protection against temps as low as 10 degrees Fahrenheit.

Value

How much you’re willing to spend is equally as important as everything else we’ve discussed. If you’re on a budget, decide how much you want to pay for a bivy sack, and look for all the necessary features that fit within that price range.

However, if you want performance above price, then take your time to weigh each option against what you need a bivy sack for and go from there.

Key Accessories

Being designed for the minimalist backpacker, most bivy sacks provide them most basic of features. Not many bivy sacks will have extra features or accessories, as they’re designed to take up as little space as possible.

Probably the only accessories you may need with a bivy sack is a sleeping pad for comfort and a strap to secure the pad in place.

Our Favorite Bivy Sack Reviews in 2019

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1. [BEST OVERALL] TACT BIVVY

Editor's Rating:

4.5/5

The Tact Bivvy is probably the most lightweight option you’ll find out of all the bivys on our list. It offers 100% waterproof coverage, is incredibly durable, and is backed by Tact’s 6 month “any reason” money back guarantee. The original version was made in bright orange, but this new 2.0, updated model comes in tactical green.

Made from a thermal space blanket material called HeatEcho, this bivy cover easily reflects 90% of your body’s heat back to you. This ultralight bivy sack only weighs 4.8 ounces, so you’ll barely know you have it until you need it.

This is probably the best product to hold onto for emergencies. Keep it in your car in case you ever break down or get into an accident, or even keep it in the house for those times when the power goes out in the middle of winter. Instead of sleeping under hundreds of blankets, just wrap this around yourself.

Because it’s so lightweight, it’s also a great option to have in your survival pack when you go hiking in the mountains. If you must stay out an extra night or you get lost, at least you won’t have to worry about being cold. Additionally, this can also work as a sleeping bag liner for extra warmth. As the best overall bivy, this could easily be paired with any other bivy sack for extra warmth and protection.

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2. [BEST FOR THE MONEY] SE EB1220R EMERGENCY SLEEPING BAG

Editor's Rating:

4.4/5

The SE EB122OR Survivor Series Emergency Sleeping bag offers everything the Tact Bivvy does, but for about half the price.

This bivy comes with this own drawstring carrying bag and weighs only about 4-5 ounces, so you can take it with you anywhere you hike or travel. It’s great for emergencies, especially it’s bright orange color that offers visibility incase any rescuers are searching for you. It’s heavy duty and tear-resistant and returns about 95% of your body heat back to you.

Use this as an emergency cover or take it on your regular camping trip as a sleeping bag liner to help boost warmth. Weather you decide to go with the Tact or for this cheaper option, you won’t regret your choice.

This could also easily serve as a companion to any other bivy tent or sack you decide to buy. Since it’s roughly the size of a soda can or water bottle, it’ll easily fit anywhere without adding a lot of weight.

Sleep warmly and safely in this 3’ x 7’ lightweight emergency sleeping bag with heavy-duty fabric. It’s aluminized with PE material that reflects body heat to create warmth and it weighs only 5. 8 ounces.

It’s tear-resistant and reusable. It comes in a high-visibility orange color and stores in a drawstring carrying bag.

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3. [BEST ADVANCED BIVY] OUTDOOR RESEARCH ALPINE BIVY

Editor's Rating:

4.4/5

The

Outdoor Research Alpine Bivy

is a great option for those something a little comfier while also getting the same protection you would get from a tent.

Probably one of the most advanced bivys around, the bottom of this one is made by Hydroseal with anti-fungal coating, and everything is fully seam-taped, waterproof, and breathable.

It has straps inside to hold down your sleeping pad, as well as five stake loops and one guy line loop for extra stability. And there’s an internal mesh pocket for all your small valuables.

This bivy shelter is a great option for those times you want to go on a normal camping trip, but you don’t want to drag out the tent with you. The GoreTex top is breathable, and you’ll be protected from bugs, storms, rain, snow, etc. This bivy offers you everything you could ever want in a bivy, and so much more.

Seal yourself up tight in this bivy with 3-layer Gore-Tex respiration-positive fabric. The floor is made of nylon and is hydroseal coated to be waterproof.

It has a single overhead shock-corded Delrin pole and end-opening zipper with a wide storm flap. It’s tall enough for thicker mats for a comfortable night’s sleep.

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4. MOORE MILITARIA MODULAR SLEEP SYSTEM

Editor's Rating:

4.5/5

The

Military Modular Sleep System

is a bivy sack that comes in four separate pieces. The first piece is the mummy style patrol bag, then the mummy style intermediate bag. The third portion is the weather resistant camouflage GorTex bivy cover, and lastly the six or nine strap compression stuff sack.

The beauty of this military bivy system is that it’s not just compact but the pieces are interchangeable, giving you’re the perfect warmth and comfort no matter where you are.

The entire pack together weighs 8 lbs, which can be a lot depending on where you’re going, but it offers so much in the way of warmth and protection you may find yourself sacrificing something else in order to include this in your gear.

It’s interchangeable and versatile nature is great, especially if you’re in an area where the climate changes a lot. Some nights you may only need just the cover, or one of the mummy style pieces, while other nights you’ll need all the components together.

Another great feature that these military bivy sacks provide is extra boot room, which is great when nature calls in the middle of the night when you’re sleeping. You can easily sleep with your boots or shoes on and you won’t have to fumble with trying to put them on at one o’clock in the morning.

Have confidence in your gear with this bivy that is standard military issue.

It includes the mummy style patrol bag, black mummy style intermediate bag, weather resistant camouflage Gor-ex bivy cover, and a 6 or 9-strap compression stuff sack.

Stay warm even when temperatures range from 50°F to -50°F.

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5. SNUGPAK 92860 STRATOSPHERE 1-PERSON BIVY SHELTER

Editor's Rating:

4.5/5

The

SnugPack Stratosphere One Person Bivvi Shelter

is the perfect choice for camping or survival when you want the protection and breathability of a tent, without having to bring a tent with you. This shelter features lightweight aluminum poles that create a self-supporting canopy around the head and shoulders, also giving your more freedom of movement around the shoulders and back.

All seams are taped sealed for extra protection and durability, and the tent features a roll away mosquito net, keeping pesky critters away while allowing for ventilation. There’s even enough room in here for your backpack, so you can keep everything safe while you sleep. With extra ventilation and breathability, this is a great option to use year-round.

The Snugpak is an excellent choice of a 1-person bivy with full length side zipper that stands up to severe weather. It’s breathable, yet highly waterproof. It includes lightweight aluminum poles that create a self-supporting canopy.

It also has a roll-away mosquito net in front of the hood and a meshed ventilation section at the back.

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6. WINTERIAL SINGLE-PERSON BIVY TENT

Editor's Rating:

4.2/5

The

Winterial Single Person Bivy Tent

offers one of the most lightweight options for a domed bivy tent. When set up, it gives you a height of about seven or eight inches, which is more room than you could ever need in a personal bivy tent. Equally as impressive: it only weighs two pounds and nine ounces.

This tent is the perfect choice for all seasons with a ventilated roof mesh offering full coverage for rain, flies, and more. The large zippered door offers easy access, and it includes three bundles of rope and fourteen heavy duty stakes to keep the shelter secure in strong winds. This is a great option for all your hiking and camping needs.

Go mountain climbing or hiking in spring, summer, or winter, and you’ll be safe, secure, and comfy through it all. This bivy has the best to offer in design and breathability, as well as protection.

Do your mountain climbing or backpacking three seasons of the year with this bivy that is perfect for summer, as well as colder temperatures during fall and spring.

It has a ventilated mesh roof and a full-coverage rain fly. It comes with three bundles of strong cord and 14 heavy-duty stakes.

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7. SIERRA DESIGNS BACKCOUNTRY BIVY

Editor's Rating:

4.2/5

The

Sierra Designs Backcountry Bivy

is made from 100% quality nylon, weighs a mere thirteen ounces, and is perfect for any backpacker or mountaineer. The manufacturer is so sure that you’ll love this for all your camping needs, they have backed this bivy with a lifetime warranty.

Stylish and colorful, you’ll be the envy of all the campers while you’re sleeping safe and snug inside this personal bivy sack. It even comes with an inflatable pad for added comfort, so you don’t need to buy your own. You’ll be so comfortable you might just think you’re sleeping in your bed at home rather than out in the wilderness.

This bivy is also a great option for hitchhikers who prefer to live on the road. No need to spend money on hotels all the time. Just carry this lightweight wonder with you, and every night you’ll be sleeping comfortably under the stars. Do you want to watch the stars as you drift off? Just roll the cover away from your mesh window, and you can do so while still leaving the bugs out of the equation.

The only downside is the zipper areas might leak under heavy weather, so if those conditions come up you might want to seek additional shelter. Or, you can buy one of the first two emergency bivys on this list and line the inside of this with it for added protection.

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8. RAB ALPINE BIVY

Editor's Rating:

4.2/5

The

RAB Alpine Bivy

is a great option for the minimalist in mind. This bivy provides a much snugger fit than the others and is specifically developed to fend off wind and rain without compromising comfort.

Made from eVent DVSTorm fabric, it’s designed to withstand harsh winter conditions, which makes this this would be the perfect choice for mountain climbers who need sleep snugly and safely on the climb. The super compact design features triple-layered fabric for optimal protection, and yet is extremely breathable to prevent condensation from building up inside.

If you’re not claustrophobic and you frequently hike or backpack through harsh conditions, this would probably be the best bivy for you. One downside is it can be a little up there in price, but it’s worth it for the protection it provides.

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9. S.O.L. ESCAPE SERIES EMERGENCY BIVVY

Editor's Rating:

4.3/5

The

S.O.L. Escape Emergency Bivvy

is a great choice if you’re headed towards milder climates, but still need warmth and protection. Although a bit pricier than other similar options, it provides high quality material that’s resistant to punctures or tears. The olive drab color will help you blend in with your surroundings so you can avoid any unwelcome visitors.

This bivy features a full side zipper and draw-cord hood closure for maximum coverage.

You can use this as a traditional sleeping bag, or as a slip cover over your sleeping bag to add warmth and protection. 70% of your body heat is radiated back to you, allowing you to stay warm in as low as 40-degree weather.

Condensation won’t be an issue with this bivy. It’s made out of proprietary, breathable fabric that lets moisture escape while also keeping out rain, snow, and wind.

This bivy is made from heat-reflective polyethylene that reflects up to 90% of your body’s heat back to you. It’s the same material that Adventure Medical Kit’s world famous emergency blankets are made from.

The bivy sack is ultra-light, ultra-warm, and seals you into the sack to protect you from the elements.

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10. KELTY TRAIL BIVY

4.0/5

Snuggle into this bivy and you’ll be tucked in as tight as a mummy. It’s a bit over-sized, so it fits easily over your head and will accommodate the larger sleeping bags.

Get in and out of the bivy easily with the U-shaped zipper. The fabric is waterproof, yet breathable, and it has a large mesh vented window.

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When you know that you will be hiking or backpacking in remote areas, you need to be keenly aware that the terrain before you is uncertain and the weather is unpredictable. It’s great to plan ahead and it’s even better to be fully prepared for any situation that you may encounter. Taking a bivy along that keeps you warm, no matter what the temperature is, will give you a good night’s rest so that you can tackle any challenges that you may face on your trip.

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Books about Biodiversity & Extinction 

“It is not too late to make a difference” is a motivating note of hopefulness in the United Nations report, Nature’s Dangerous Decline ‘Unprecedented’; Species Extinction Rates ‘Accelerating’, which finds that up to 1 million animal and plant species are on the verge of extinction, and that the rate of extinction is accelerating. Biodiversity is the key to a healthy planet and we’ve known about the damage humans have done for decades. Bees, bats, Emperor Penguins, porpoises are some of the endangered species and coral reefs are in dire straits.  Citizens of the world need to be informed and work together to maintain our biodiversity. To that end, we offer the following array of excellent titles on the topic:  

 THE OCEAN OF LIFE: THE FATE OF MAN AND THE SEA by Callum Roberts

Winner of the Rachel Carson award

. In this passionate paean to the sea and its creatures, one of the world’s foremost marine conservation biologists tells the story of man and the sea, from the earliest traces of life on earth to the oceans as we know them today. He considers the impact of fishing and ocean acidification, rising tides and warming seas, plastics and shifting currents, and reveals what we must do now to preserve our precious oceans.

 THE FUTURE OF LIFE by Edward O. Wilson

One of the world’s most important scientists, Edward O. Wilson is also an abundantly talented writer who has twice won the Pulitzer Prize. In this, his most personal and timely book, he assesses the precarious state of our environment, examining the mass extinctions occurring in our time and the natural treasures we are about to lose forever. Yet, rather than eschewing doomsday prophesies, he spells out a specific plan to save our world while there is still time.

 JUNK RAFT: AN OCEAN VOYAGE AND A RISING TIDE OF ACTIVISM TO FIGHT PLASTIC POLLUTION by Marcus Eriksen

An exciting account of an activist scientist’s unorthodox fight in the growing movement against plastic marine pollution and of his expedition across the Pacific on a home-made “junk raft.” Junk Raft provides concrete, actionable solutions and an empowering message: it’s within our power to change the throw-away culture for the sake of our planet.

 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC THE PHOTO ARK: ONE MAN’S QUEST TO DOCUMENT THE WORLD’S ANIMALS by Joel Sartore; Foreword by Harrison Ford

The lush and unique photography in this book represents National Geographic’s Photo Ark, a major initiative and lifelong project by photographer Joel Sartore to make portraits of the world’s animals—especially those that are endangered. His powerful message, conveyed with humor, compassion, and art: to know these animals is to save them.

 NO IMMEDIATE DANGER: VOLUME ONE OF CARBON IDEOLOGIES by William T. Vollmann

“the Infinite Jest of climate books” – The Baffler

A timely, eye-opening book about climate change and energy generation that focuses on the consequences of nuclear power production. Addressed to humans living in the “hot dark future” and featuring Vollmann’s signature wide learning, sardonic wit, and encyclopedic research, No Immediate Danger, whose title co-opts the reassuring mantra of official Japanese energy experts, builds up a powerful, sobering picture of the ongoing nightmare of Fukushima.

 THE PLANT MESSIAH: ADVENTURES IN SEARCH OF THE WORLD’S RAREST SPECIES by Carlos Magdalena

Here, botanical horticulturist Magdalena takes readers from the Amazon to the jungles of Mauritius to deep within the Australian Outback in search of the rare and the vulnerable. Back in the lab, we watch as he develops groundbreaking, left-field techniques for rescuing species from extinction, encouraging them to propagate and thrive once again. Passionate and absorbing, The Plant Messiah is a tribute to the diversity of life on our planet and to the importance of preserving it.

 AMONG CHIMPANZEES: FIELD NOTES FROM THE RACE TO SAVE OUR ENDANGERED RELATIVES by Nancy J. Merrick; Foreword by Jane Goodall

A former student and colleague of Jane Goodall shares stories of chimps and their heroes, and takes readers on a journey to save man’s closest relative. Among Chimpanzees is at once an inspiring chronicle of how chimps are faring across Africa and in captivity, a crucial eyewitness account of a very critical period in their existence, and a rousing call for us to join the efforts to be a voice for the chimpanzees, before it’s too late.

 THE SIXTH EXTINCTION: PATTERNS OF LIFE AND THE FUTURE OF HUMANKIND by Richard E. Leakey, Roger Lewin

On five occasions in the past, catastrophic natural events have caused mass extinctions on Earth. But today humans stand alone, in dubious distinction, among Earth’s species: Homo Sapiens possesses the ability to destroy entire species at will, to trigger the sixth extinction in the history of life. In The Sixth Extinction, Richard Leakey and Roger Lewin consider how the grand sprawl of human life is inexorably wreaking havoc around the world.

 LAST CHANCE TO SEE by Douglas Adams, Mark Carwardine

From the bestselling author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and a renowned zoologist comes a journey around the world in search of exotic, yet endangered creatures.

 FOR YOUNGER READERS

 DON’T LET THEM DISAPPEAR by Chelsea Clinton, Gianna Marino

In this book, Chelsea Clinton introduces young readers to a selection of endangered animals, sharing what makes them special, and also what threatens them. Taking readers through the course of a day, Don’t Let Them Disappear talks about rhinos, tigers, whales, pandas and more, and provides helpful tips on what we all can do to help prevent these animals from disappearing from our world entirely.

 GOOD NIGHT CORAL REEF by Adam Gamble, Mark Jasper, Andy Elkerton

Good Night Coral Reef explores hard and soft coral reefs, Caribbean spiny lobster, shrimp, sea turtles, octopuses, sea cucumbers, starfish, eels, rays, algae, sponges, reef fish, sharks, and more. Welcome to the world of coral reefs. Grab your wetsuit, scuba tank, and snorkeling mask, and get ready to dive into the “rainforest of the sea!”

 Coming in July, 2019

STRONGHOLD: ONE MAN’S QUEST TO SAVE THE WORLD’S WILD SALMON by Tucker Malarkey

From a young age, Guido Rahr was a misfit among his family and classmates, preferring to spend his time in the natural world, on his family’s land on the Deschutes River in Oregon. Over the years, as he became an expert fly fisherman, he noticed that each year fewer salmon were returning to their place of birth to spawn, and set out to learn why. As Rahr befriends and navigates scientists, conservationists, corrupt officials, Russian oligarchs, unexpected allies, and impenetrable bureaucracies, he reveals the astonishing natural history of the endangered salmon, an extraordinary species whose demise will reverberate across the planet. And he sets into motion a plan that can secure their survival. Tucker Malarkey, who accompanies Rahr to the Russian wilderness and reports from up close, has written a clarion call for a sustainable future, a beautiful and riveting account of a species whose future is closely linked to that of our own.

 For more on these and related titles visit the collection, Biodiversity & Extinction