Global warming, which each of us felt, is most of all reflected in the North of our planet. After all, any movement towards “plus” is noticeable precisely in the coldest places. We tried to collect for you the powerful places in the Arctic region.
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The House Natural Resources Committee announced it will hold a hearing on Levin’s bill and other offshore drilling legislation on Thursday. (Nicole Charky/Patch)
DANA POINT, CA On Friday, U.S. Representative Mike Levin introduced the American Coasts and Oceans Protection Act to prohibit any new leasing for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas along the Southern California coast, from San Diego to the northern border of San Luis Obispo County.
The House Natural Resources Committee announced it would hold a hearing on Levin s bill and other offshore drilling legislation on Thursday, May 13, 2021. The Southern California coast is home to world-renowned beaches, cherished marine life, and billions of dollars in ocean-based economic activity that are central to our quality of life but are threatened by offshore drilling, said Rep. Levin. Oil spills from offshore drilling have done devastating damage to our coastline before, which is why Ca
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Myriad stellar Inuit musicians have attained both national and international acclaim. Test your knowledge of Canadian Arctic music and musicians with these multiple-choice questions.
1. Traditional Inuit music has been based on drums used in dance music for eons. The Inuit vocal style known as “Katajjaq” pertains to what?
a) “Inuk shaking” b) “throat singing” c) “ritual chanting” d) “knee slapping”
2. David Serkook, an Inuit Elder, teacher, and drum dancer is a native of Nunavut. He is known for which one of the following accomplishments?
a) Being a best‐selling author of Inuit music and culture b) Launching the Aboriginal Pavilion during the Vancouver Winter Olympics c) Winner of the Arctic Drum Dancing Marathon d) Managing an Arctic Cultural centre complex
Biden’s Green Team Takes Shape With Race, Gender Firsts
WASHINGTON, DC, January 13, 2021 (ENS) – President-elect Joe Biden, who takes office on January 20 at noon, has nominated a team of seasoned environmental leaders to fill his Cabinet in positions that will impact the Earth’s unique places, people, and species, now more vulnerable than ever after the Trump administration. Climate will be a top priority of Biden’s core plan for a “clean energy revolution and environmental justice.”
Biden is aware that on January 20, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, only nine years will be left to stop the worst consequences of climate change.