Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Environment”
The multicultural heritage of the United States is vividly reflected in its maps. To fully grasp the literal meanings of every American place name, you’d need to understand a variety of languages, including French, English, Spanish, Hawaiian, and Algonquian, among others. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a polyglot to decode a U.S. map like … Read the rest
As the new year of 2025 begins, the night sky of January offers an exciting lineup of celestial events for stargazing enthusiasts. These include a rare chance to see a parade of four bright planets – Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars – in one evening view.
Additionally, Venus and Saturn will appear exceptionally close to … Read the rest
ORIGINS OF CHRISTMAS
The origins of Christmas stem from both the pagan and Roman cultures. The Romans actually celebrated two holidays in the month of December. The first was Saturnalia, which was a two-week festival honoring their god of agriculture Saturn. On December 25th, they celebrated the birth of Mithra, their sun god. Both celebrations … Read the rest
As architects and their clients become more conscious of the impact construction has on the climate, many talents are taking pains to make sure their designs not only enhance but protect the environment. Features such as green roofs and passive architecture help connect the dwellings to their sites and offer sustainable alternatives to traditional heating … Read the rest
The full Moon will be Monday afternoon, August 19, 2024, at 2:26 PM EDT. This will be Tuesday morning from Nepal Standard Time eastward across the rest of Asia and Australia to the International Date Line. The Moon will appear full for three days, from Sunday morning through early Wednesday morning.
This will be a … Read the rest
Ready to embark on a journey through the jewels of the natural world? National parks allow visitors to take in some of the most breathtaking landscapes and diverse landscapes on Earth. Jump on this whirlwind tour of the world’s 10 most popular national parks, each offering a unique blend of awe-inspiring beauty and unforgettable experiences.… Read the rest
The resource-rich country, now facing a major rebel attack, has been racked by conflict for more than 30 years. Escalating tensions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have once again drawn global attention to the security crisis in the African country’s mineral-rich eastern region. [Source: Aljazeera]
Heavy fighting between the Congolese armed … Read the rest
New York City is no stranger to unbridled luxury, as the real estate that flanks Billionaire’s Row will attest. But for a lucky few New Yorkers of centuries past, the homes were so sumptuous that they made everything we saw while binge-watching “The Gilded Age” in our sweatpants look like a gilt shantytown. But what … Read the rest
A hidden path to America’s dinner tables begins here, at an unlikely source – a former Southern slave plantation that is now the country’s largest maximum-security prison.
Unmarked trucks packed with prison-raised cattle roll out of the Louisiana State Penitentiary, where men are sentenced to hard labor and forced to work, for pennies an hour … Read the rest
