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The Earth

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Originally published June 26, 2003
AuthorsMartin Redfern
Preceded by Schizophrenia: A Very Short Introduction
Followed byBritish Politics: A Very Short Introduction
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About The Earth


For generations, the ground beneath the feet of our ancestors seemed solid and unchanging. Around 30 years ago, two things happened that were to revolutionize the understanding of our home planet. . . .

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... Your device may not support this visualisation Satellite images also show an open square of land with a Star of David carved into The Earth by vehicle tracks in Gaza City, near al-Azhar University...

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Coronavirus-lockdown-wildlife-recordings appeal

Nov 23,2023 3:41 pm

scientists want the people you send your wildlife experiences under the coronavirus lockdown.

they are eager to listen to recordings of dawn choruses, animals in unusual places and views of The Night sky, without pollution.

The Earth project, a global citizen science is the " study, under the coordination of scientists in British universities.

He hopes to present how nature has capitalized on the reduced human activity during the pandemic.

The researchers want The Public to help you.

"We Are creating in the hope that a meaningful joint library of the baseline experience for The Public , reminds us, in The Future , what could be the life and our relationship with nature, if global public mobility, and many pollution-are the generation of activities," says Phil Manning , from the University of Manchester.

The Team recognizes that the "substantial sacrifices" to be made by everyone to reduce our impact on The Planet , the climate system, and to move in the direction of the sustainable use of The Natural resources of The Earth .

It is to be hoped that the positive experiences many people had, to help with nature during the lockout, and the memory of these experiences, to help the case for behavior changes to move us in the direction of sustainability.

sights and sounds

During the lockdown, wildlife reclaiming The Streets of cities and towns in lockdown, the headlines around The World . For example, goats that normally keep themselves in The Hills in the surroundings of Llandudno, Wales, ventured into The Town , deserted streets.

people also have Traffic reports that you have been able to hear birdsong more clearly without the constant hum of the.

During the lockdown, people have had more time to be in contact with the Natural World around them

The submissions will be collected from The Earth project team, consisting of concerned citizens as well as scientists from several British universities, including Bangor, Belfast, Durham, Manchester, and Plymouth.

Prof Manning told Bbc News that the footage of the singing of birds and the stars in the sky and the Nature Calls , will be provided online for all to enjoy and to relive the better moments of life under closure.

"the results of The survey provide an overview of the human observations and thoughts on The Environment before, during and after lockdown," he noted.

"The answers are analyzed and summarized, And Then together with the database on our website during the Late Summer and autumn of 2020. "

He Said it was hoped that the results of the survey could encourage the behavior change and help to shape policies and strategies could provide a green and sustainable life styles.

Historical snapshot

"The Earth project... has the potential to provide a snapshot of what is happening to The Environment and the animal world, when human activity is drastically reduced or simply managed, said in a more sustainable way," Prof Manning.

As part of The Project survey, asks people if they are willing to help make changes in your behavior, improve The World around you.

Prof Manning added: "This information will be evaluated, in our inclusive Earth project" think-tank " and, hopefully, the impact could future behavior and guide those who make policy decisions.

"The Earth project has the potential to catalyze the humanity's sustainable future. "

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Source of news: bbc.com

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