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In 1859, a 39 year-old Irish physicist named John Tyndell was ecstatic to publish the results of his experiments to major European journals. He had proven that carbon dioxide absorbs more heat from the infrared radiation of sunlight than other gasses such as nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen. He was finally able to publish his results in 1861, but made no mention of the implications of carbon dioxide’s heat-absorbing ability for the Earth’s climate in his papers.Despite the recognition that Tyndell …

… doesn’t exist. Humans are constantly consuming to survive, even if only for basic needs such as food, water, air, and shelter, and it is virtually impossible in this day and age for every single choice we make to be the most sustainable one. Unsustainable consumer behavior is equated with environmental destruction or excessive wastefulness, but attributing blame for the state of the environment to consumers won’t lead to a cleaner Earth and can actually discourage positive actions.In a time of …

Improving health using a holistic approach means addressing psychological, physical, emotional, spiritual, and social dimensions of wellbeing all together. The source of one's ailment may be the result of multiple causes, and thus addressing multiple facets of health would ensure a greater chance of healing. Research has found that spending more time outdoors in a natural setting improves health in many ways, and that nature is an important component of holistic health.Physical:Numerous health b …

Fall is nearing, and as the leaves of trees begin to exhibit a brilliant array of colors and the weather begins to cool, mindfully observing nature during this time of change can help us to realize the beauty of the world. By focusing our attention on nature, we become more cognisant of its importance. We become more aware that we would not be able to enjoy the beauty of life without the natural environments of the Earth.Throughout human history, certain civilizations have demonstrated a reveren …