Blue Green and Between 1/27/25: The Impact of War on Whales, Great Photos, Great Music, and More
Elizabeth Moore
Author | Consultant | Conservation, Parks, and Recreation Expert | [email protected]
Every week I share feature articles, news, tools, and actions to help everyone protect and enjoy our wonderful planet, from the sea to the sky and everything in between. In this week's issue:
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Something Fascinating: The Impact of War on Whales
This article from bioGraphic is one of the most amazing, and heartbreaking, ones I've read in a while. Researchers examining stress hormones deposited in whale baleen from pre- and post-World War 2 samples are theorizing that increased stress levels after 1946 are the result of the resumption of industrial whaling after the war. A long and engaging read, and well worth your time!
Something New: Politics, Propaganda, and Science
The old saw goes: "It's not you, it's me." But in the case of a recent opinion piece in Scientific American, it's true. It isn't the scientific enterprise or the people within, but propaganda that has convinced some people, particularly Republicans, that science can't be trusted and scientists have ulterior motives. A very good read...and a very good thing to keep in mind as we embark on the next four years.
Something To Enjoy: Great Wildlife Photos
Twenty-five finalists in this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year (sponsored by the UK's Natural History Museum) show the competition is as tough as ever. See the amazing images yourself and vote for the People's Choice by January 29.
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Something To Enjoy: Life in a Drop of Water
Underwater life as you've never seen it! Photographer Angel Fitor has worked for years to capture the tiny life found in a drop of seawater. The results are gorgeous and compelling! Take a look.
Something to Enjoy: A Score Worth the Listen
I don't remember Disney's The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos, a 2008 documentary about the flamingos of Lake Natron in Tanzania, but I recently stumbled upon its score. The music is extraordinary and quite moving (particularly the Opening Titles and Arrival of the Birds). Have a listen.
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