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It had started long before I was born Settlements approaching, Not soon after we began to mourn Deforestation encroaching. We are helpless nymphs with our roots too deep. Nowhere to run too, just left to dream Of death coming closer, the nightmare it creeps. The end is near for all, it seems. The air is polluted. The atmosphere is heating, and the land is steaming. A wave of wildfires, melting ice caps, rising sea levels are upon us, yet they are still deluded That change is not important, that climate change does not exist, that are all just dreaming We hear the screams and cries of our...
Let's Earth Day inspire us to fight for Climate Justice
Have you asked yourself what the youth climate movement is doing during the COVID-19 crisis? We are still fighting for climate justice! April 22, Earth Day, was our first global mobilization of the year. We had planned 3 days in a row of actions, starting on Wednesday, and ending on Friday with our famous strike; but now, with the global health crisis of COVID-19, every action planned had to be cancelled or modified. The whole world is on a mission to fight and survive this pandemic, but the fight for climate justice cannot be stopped. The arrival of COVID-19 meant a radical change not only...
The negative economic impacts of the worldwide pandemic in Vietnam
World Environment Day 2020: Young voices for climate justice
The Tree of Life
Connecting earth with heaven. Connecting space with time. Connecting life with death. Connecting the elements of life. Connecting souls. Yet dying: for praise. for care. for love. for acceptance. For if it dies, all dies. Death too. -al mumeet (the bringer of death)
A Post COVID-19 World
In true terms, the COVID has brought the entire world into a complete standstill. This is drastic, especially in this age of globalisation and urbanisation, when international trade and communications do not cease to function for a single moment. Unfortunately, various workers from around the globe have been feeling stressed recently due to loss of jobs and the IT Sector companies, mainly in the United States, the ones belonging to the middle revenue income group, have gone into complete bankruptcy and turned shutters down. At an average estimation, people in the United States, which includes...
Fast fashion and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus outbreak is having a far reaching impact on businesses in almost every part of the world – be it small scale or big ticket! From prominent industry players laying off several thousands workers at a time to small-scale organizations grappling for existence, the situation in the corporate world seems to get grimmer by the day. And the globe of fashion isn’t spared as well! America’s largest chain of luxury stores, Neiman Marcus Group Inc. is the latest one to have filed for bankruptcy. In a series of reports by prominent media houses over the last 24 hours, it was noted that...
Photography
Black and white filter always shows the tiniest details in the picture. Do you agree? By the way, this picture was shot last year in Ooty, Tamil Nadu.
Universe One
In the universe lies existence In existence bodes humanity Singularity of humanity births human In a compartment births the sight of the universe It's just a cycle The universe is you And you are the universe Every sight of the eye shows the existence of different universe. An identity of presence. ©ultimate_legend
In a crowd of thousands
"In a crowd of thousands" is a line of a song I heard in a musical I recently saw. It made me think just that. I am just one human of the thousands that have recently graduated and are unable to find a job. I certainly did not expect to be in this position back in December, when I graduated a top university with top scores. Young with a lot of dreams, it's a common thing to receive a rude awakening. Suddenly, you are not in school and you cannot control your success like you could control your grades. Suddenly it's all about connections, your own personal branding, and a whole lot of luck...
The Greatest Shoal on Earth
Annually during the months of May through to July, an ocean phenomenon occurs in South Africa. It’s a time of plenty for all, as large shoals of sardines move in a band up to the Kwa Zulu Natal coast. Crowds of varied, frenzied sharks, gamefish, whales, dolphins, birds and even humans prey on these millions of shiny fish that migrate from the icy waters of the Cape to the warmer waters of the Kwa Zulu Natal coast. Although the great bulk of South Africa's sardine stock is to be found in the cooler Cape waters, each winter a small proportion of the stock moves eastwards up the Wild Coast. These...
5 effective guidelines I am following to keep my remote team connected
For many of us, working remotely along our teams seem to be challenging due to the decrease of physical interactions, availabilities, and mental health issues. However, we must acknowledge that working from home is an opportunity to develop multiple strategies that would strengthen relationships and reinforce the work. It must be stressful to manage an effective communication between your team members and keep them connected. Many may lose motivation, some may be unavailable or overworked. How can I cope with that? Here are 5 guidelines that I am following along my team to stay connected and...
'B' for the Beauty of Being
Everyone and everything is absolutely beautiful. Sometimes you need a special situation to realize certain things. Staying at home gave me an opportunity to understand what I want and who I am. I started to notice the beauty of being and sharing. Being a human being and sharing knowledge and love. Being a tree and sharing air and fruits. Being an earthworm and sharing the care about the earth and etc. Give yourself some time to realize it. I did and it's a part of my daily routine. Be a friendly alien who didn't come to Earth to destroy everything.
Cambodia and the challenges for businesses in the COVID-19 pandemic
The Environment: Post-Pandemic Possibilities
As we delve deeper into the ambush of COVID-19, the notion of the increase of environmental awareness has been put into question. From the pre-eminent headlines of the decline of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) emissions in Northern Italy, drop of coal usage by 40% in China, the possibility of Germany achieving its climate goals to the calming sound of birdsong in areas where there were none, one thing is certain: nature is taking a breath of relief, enjoying a break from our environmental footprint. The global lockdown has certainly unmasked the reality of the environmental conditions and highlighted...
Sustainability: Looking Ahead
Singapore’s landscape is densely-populated, a concrete-jungle it can sometimes seem. As highlighted in Singapore’s NDC (Nationally Determined Contributions, intended to be presented at the COP meeting in 2020), it is important to consider urban planning for the future. I was first introduced to vertical farming for my exhibition in grade 4, when it was still a blossoming idea. Now, in cities around the world, planting trees in urban areas is seen as a way to still contribute to forestry while not losing out on property profit. In Milan, the hometown architect Stefano Boeri designed aesthetic...