“Humanity, the most intelligent species on the planet, capable of anything, but governed by its aggression and youth. A species of rapid development but slow to mature. Once a species that cared for its home, its provider, leaves let your ego dominate your decisions. A period of ignorance and neglect has had profound effects around the world. Effects that can be reversed if nature has time to repair the damage. Remember … We only have one house. ” (David Bayliss)
Did you know
Planet earth is an amazing place. While it looks like a tiny blue blob from space, on closer inspection it’s far from insignificant. Planet Earth is said to be about 4.5 billion years old, while the oldest known living organism is said to be only 3.9 billion years old. So Mother Earth is quite old, isn’t she? Earth is the fifth largest planet in the solar system and is the third planet from the sun. Bodies of water cover almost 70% of the earth’s surface and its polar caps contain about 70% of the earth’s fresh water reserves. The diameter of the earth measures 12.756 km and it rotates on its own axis, tilting 23 ½ degrees. It is this 23 ½ degree tilt that allows us to experience the 4 seasons. It also rotates on its own axis at a speed of 1670 km / h. The interior of the earth comprises 4 layers (three of which are solid and one liquid). The earth’s crust is predominantly made of aluminum, and contrary to popular belief, the earth is not a perfect sphere. Its north and south poles are slightly flattened, making it a flattened spheroid. Earth is also the only planet in the solar system that does not derive its name from Roman or Greek mythology. The core of the earth is surrounded by a mantle that is approximately 2,900 km thick. Its core is also said to be hotter than the surface of the sun, reaching 7,500 Kelvin. The core of the earth is made of cast iron. It is this molten iron that creates the earth’s magnetic field. This magnetic field extends several kilometers from its surface. The earth is like a giant magnet in which the poles are close to the north and south poles of the earth. The earth’s magnetic field is called the magnetosphere, and it protects the planet’s surface from harmful radiation from the sun. The earth is made up of various elements. The majority is made up of nitrogen (78%) while the rest is made up of oxygen (21%) and 1% is made up of other substances.
The above facts about earth may be familiar to you from science class, but they represent just a fragment of what makes our earth so unique. Countless books have been fully devoted to the subject and have yet to fully grasp its greatness. A whole series of books could be written about the myriad forms of life that the earth alone supports.
However, in recent years, the Earth has undergone some major and “unprecedented” changes have become the new “norm,” as you can see with some of the following worrying emerging trends: Earth’s magnetic poles are moving and weakening (so much so, that airports had to repaint their runways to reflect these changes). The ice of Greenland and Antarctica is melting at an astonishing rate, the historic earthquake in Chile moved an entire city to the west and shortened Earth’s day, and the epic earthquake in Italy caused the earth to move 15 cm, bees, bats, frogs, and other amphibians are dying at an alarming rate (as are other animals around the world). Some kind of change has taken place that is changing the limits of the animals’ habitats. Some birds in the United States, for example, have moved north, and the trees are said to move higher in the mountains than ever. Northeast moves south (called geologic creep). Parts of North America and other continents are increasing due to an effect called post-glacial rebound. Two-thirds of the world’s deltas that are home to 2.5 billion people are caught in the crosshairs of sinking lands and rising seas. Massive cracks / fissures are opening on the earth’s surface. Lake Iceland is one of those areas that is falling into one of these big crevasses. The African continent is changing and is at risk of losing its famous “horn”. The “lift” is also occurring where the land itself almost appears to be pounding up from within, lifting rocks from under the ocean to the surface of the land. The “splash” has been occurring within the earth weakening the earth’s magnetic field, making it more vulnerable to radiation from the sun, the Gulf Stream stopped, which has had several implications around the world (some speculate that it could trigger an Ice Age). The jet stream appears to have stopped and decomposed in Europe causing abnormally very cold temperatures. Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, sinkholes, drafts, floods, landslides, super storms, polar vortices, etc., are now so common that people are now numb to hearing about them on the nightly news.
Again, these are just a snapshot of the various problems facing our planet today.
Causes of Earth Changes
It’s hard to pinpoint a single factor that causes the tremendous earth changes we’ve seen in recent years. Is it a natural cyclical process? Is it caused by human activity? In any case, it is the culmination of many factors working simultaneously with each other and which have caused these variations. Here are some of an exhaustive list of possibilities that may have been attributed to the earth changes seen around the world: changes in the earth’s orbit, changes in sunrise (solar irradiance), changes in land masses of changes in the composition of the earth’s atmosphere, changes in ocean circulation, changes in the reflective properties of the earth, weather modification / geoengineering programs (HAARP), trapped greenhouse gases and pollution, logging (deforestation ), desertification and intrusive practices such as fracking, etc.
What can be done?
While to witness a huge change, global cooperation must be sought. Humans must place greed and the pursuit of money second to the preservation of their home, planet earth. The oil, gas and other minerals extracted will eventually be depleted, but land degradation will remain. There are many things a person can do to make a change on their own. Aside from the obvious and repeated lifestyle changes like recycling etc. we need to look beyond this. We need to spend time observing, listening to the sounds of nature, and rejoicing in the splendor and beauty of the land. If we take the time to truly experience our planet, then we will be more likely to take a more dedicated approach and commitment to saving it. After all, no one cares about the problems the world faces today from their 27th floor office nestled in the middle of a concrete jungle, how could they? We need to spend time learning from our Aboriginal peoples who use a less resource-intensive lifestyle than most. The blame game is over. Proponents of global warming have blamed humans for causing the destruction of our planets for too long. It is time that we stop blaming and start creating. Create a change. Consider redesigning the role of cities, economies, and humanities on earth. The time to speak, to blame without actions is over. Like the old adage, “actions speak louder than words” and now is the time to call for action. Listen to the call. We have already received many calls for attention, and they can only be ignored for a while, before Mother Earth becomes impatient with our lack of fulfillment.
