#ClimateChanges

[sliceoflife90]

The Mesolithic Era

Introduction: The Origin of the Term Mesolithic

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

mesos: in the middle

líthos: stone

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

Dating and Duration

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

Glacial Melting and Floods

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

Transition to Agriculture and Animal Husbandry

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

Abandonment of Nomadism and Sedentary Life

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

Climate Changes and the Birth of the Neolithic

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

Conclusion: A Period of Fundamental Innovation

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

[global-education]

🌕 What If The Earth Moved Round The Moon? 🌏

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

🚀 The Earth-Moon Swap: A Hypothetical Scenario 🌟

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

Gravitational Impact:

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

Day-Night Cycle:

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

Tidal Forces:

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

Climate Changes:

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

Human Adaptation:

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

Astronomy and Space Exploration:

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

Cultural Shift:

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

A New Lunar Calendar:

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

Ecosystem Impact:

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

Resource Exploration:

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

Conclusion:

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

[anthropocenes]

Cop 28: Big oil meets small expectations

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

[grickle14]

Signs.

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

[destinazione-kenya-kish]

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[warandpeas]

Move

New comic! “Move” is one of a series of climate comics that bring art and science together to explore the big questions about the climate crisis. More to read & download at https://www.comicartfestival.com/constrain-climate-comics The other artists involved are – award-winning comic creator Darryl Cunningham and comic creator, academic and illustrator Sayra Begum. CONSTRAIN is a 4-year programme…

[ericnyquist]

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

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

[atavist]

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

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

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

[etrendsmagazine-worldwide]

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

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[biophonies]

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

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[missedmilemarkers]

The cracked surface you see here is dried mud from a lake that is steadily drying up. Once a thriving ecosystem filled with water and life, it's now a stark reminder of how environmental changes impact our natural landscapes. Each fracture in the mud tells a story of receding waters and an uncertain future for the flora and fauna that depend on it.

[noaasanctuaries]

BREAKING NEWS

Thousands of corals, including some of the last known genotypes on the Florida Reef, have been relocated in a pair of rescue events organized by NOAA in response to record-breaking ocean temperatures in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

🎥: Coral Restoration Foundation

[grickle14]

A catastrophe of muppet proportions!

[growt-social]