SUNDAY NIGHT SLIDES
Back down to Earth this week. Kind of.
Wednesday saw the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and, for those who aren't aware or haven't read Sally's article on ways to take action, the day originated from a reaction to a devastating oil spill that killed thousands of animals along the coast of California.
Rather fitting then, that this week the price of oil fell dramatically below $0 a barrel, wiping an incalculable amount off market value (having been over $80 a barrel less than 2 years ago).
Mother Nature's middle finger?
Wednesday also coincided with the first lunar phase after a full orbit – the New Moon. When the moon is at its darkest; encouraging time to reflect on prior happenings, take learnings, and make plans for a better future.
Symbolising a new beginning.
So whilst the world slows down and gives her a chance to breathe, now, more than ever, is the opportunity to make generation-defining decisions on energy production to turn the tides. Some of the smartest thinkers of our times are backing carbon-free advanced nuclear energy that already provides ~20% of electricity in the United States. But that's just one of a few low-carbon power options and is in need of innovation before it's truly regarded as sustainable.
Education is key.
Children are the future.
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POPULAR READ
Explore The World With Stunning Virtual Tours — nightslides.com
Like Google Earth on steroids. Here's a real treat to satisfy the wanderlust within. Immerse yourself in some of the most amazing places in the world in high definition virtual tours from bird's eye views and the eye of a traveller. Explore Indonesia's active volcano, China's Avatar mountains, Zambia's Victoria Falls, The Matterhorn in Zermatt plus many more. Viewing on mobile not advised.
RECOMMENDED LISTENING
🎙️ Good Together: Sustainable Living — open.spotify.com
Credible ethical experts Laura Alexander Wittig and Liza Moiseeva feature daily, actionable tips to help you live your life more sustainably and lessen your individual impact on the earth.
🎧 What Kinda Music by Tom Misch — open.spotify.com
A new experimental, mostly instrumental, album from two talented musicians who fuse stimulating jazzy hip-hop beats with electronic melodies to produce an intriguing concoction of sounds.
🔊 Earth Day by JamBase — open.spotify.com
A slowed-down, string-filled, melodic playlist featuring the likes of Pink Floyd (Breathe), Led Zepplin (The Ocean), Jimi Hendrix (Rainy Day, Dream Away) and many more earthy classics.
WORTH WATCHING
From space, NASA's unique vantage point allows their global community to better understand Earth’s interconnected systems and use that knowledge to live sustainably on our home planet, protect life around the world, and adapt to natural and human-caused changes.
FINAL THOUGHTS 💭
In memory of Josh Taylor ❤️