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We can’t see wind, only the things it moves. Likewise, we can’t hear wind unless it’s flowing past something that makes it vibrate; this causes it to adopt various sonic guises depending on what it interacts with. Trees provide some of the most common and admired ways for wind to make itself heard. This sound has been termed psithurism (sith-err-iz-um).
The naturalist author and founding member of the RSPB, W.H. Hudson, suggests in Birds and Man (1901), that psithurism is salubrious. He describes the sound of wind in the trees as “very restorative” – a mysterious voice which the forest speaks to us, and that to lie or sit thus for an hour at a time listening to the wind is an experience worth going far to seek.
The sonic qualities of psithurism seem to smudge the border between music and noise. The American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) described the sound in “A Day of Sunshine”:
“I hear the wind among the trees
Playing celestial symphonies;
I see the branches downward bent,
Like keys of some great instrument.
In the meadow, cattle graze,
Wind gently passing, a peaceful daze,
Tall grasses sway, wildflowers bloom,
Nature's symphony, a perfect tune.
The cattle roam, with carefree might,
Their presence felt, in morning light,
A scene of beauty, a pastoral dream,
The meadow, a tranquil stream.
The wind picks up, the grasses dance,
The cattle graze, with a rhythmic prance,
In the meadow, time stands still,
Nature's magic, a soothing thrill.
Oh, meadow, you are a haven of peace,
A place of calm, where worries cease,
May you thrive, for all to see,
A precious gift, for you and me.
Pristine nature refers to natural environments that are in their original, undisturbed state, free from human influence and development. These environments may include untouched forests, unspoiled beaches, clear waterways, and other natural habitats that have not been impacted by human activity.
Pristine nature is important because it supports biodiversity and provides critical ecosystem services, such as clean air, water, and soil. These natural environments also have significant cultural and aesthetic value, providing opportunities for outdoor recreation, tourism, and scientific research.
Unfortunately, pristine nature is becoming increasingly rare due to human activity, including habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change. It is important that we take steps to protect and conserve these environments for future generations to enjoy and benefit from. This may involve creating protected areas, reducing our carbon footprint, and supporting sustainable practices that minimize harm to the natural world.
Pristine natPristine nature refers to natural environments that are in their original, undisturbed state, free from human influence and development. These environments may include untouched forests, unspoiled beaches, clear waterways, and other natural habitats that have not been impacted by human activity.
Pristine nature is important because it supports biodiversity and provides critical ecosystem services, such as clean air, water, and soil. These natural environments also have significant cultural and aesthetic value, providing opportunities for outdoor recreation, tourism, and scientific research.
Unfortunately, pristine nature is becoming increasingly rare due to human activity, including habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change. It is important that we take steps to protect and conserve these environments for future generations to enjoy and benefit from. This may involve creating protected areas, reducing our carbon footprint, and supporting sustainable practices that minimize harm to the natural world.ure
We can’t see wind, only the things it moves. Likewise, we can’t hear wind unless it’s flowing past something that makes it vibrate; this causes it to adopt various sonic guises depending on what it interacts with. Trees provide some of the most common and admired ways for wind to make itself heard. This sound has been termed psithurism (sith-err-iz-um).
The naturalist author and founding member of the RSPB, W.H. Hudson, suggests in Birds and Man (1901), that psithurism is salubrious. He describes the sound of wind in the trees as “very restorative” – a mysterious voice which the forest speaks to us, and that to lie or sit thus for an hour at a time listening to the wind is an experience worth going far to seek.
The sonic qualities of psithurism seem to smudge the border between music and noise. The American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) described the sound in “A Day of Sunshine”:
“I hear the wind among the trees
Playing celestial symphonies;
I see the branches downward bent,
Like keys of some great instrument.
As you walk toward the water,
Sand coats the bottom of your feet.
The smell of the sea salt drawing you closer,.
The view is so beautiful, oh so sweet.
As the waves come crashing in,
Time seems to be standing still.
The sun is shining down on you
As you walk the beach at your will
Big Sur is a rugged and mountainous section of the Central Coast of California between Carmel Highlands and San Simeon, where the Santa Lucia Mountains rise abruptly from the Pacific Ocean. It is frequently praised for its dramatic scenery. Big Sur has been called the "longest and most scenic stretch of undeveloped coastline in the contiguous United States," a sublime "national treasure that demands extraordinary procedures to protect it from development" and "one of the most beautiful coastlines anywhere in the world, an isolated stretch of road, mythic in reputation." The stunning views, redwood forests, hiking, beaches, and other recreational opportunities have made Big Sur a popular destination for about 7 million people who live within a day's drive and visitors from across the world. It is among the top 35 tourist destinations world-wide. The region receives about the same number of visitors as Yosemite National Park, but offers only limited bus service, few restrooms, and a narrow two-lane highway along the coast. North-bound traffic during the peak summer season and holiday weekends is often backed up for about 20 miles (32 km) from Big Sur Village to Carmel.
Landscape are fascinating not only they are top models, they could also expand in our mind and be regenerated by our vision skills.
Hawaiian sunset peeping from the sea
Smiles and says Aloha to his sweetheart Hawaii
The drowsy islands slumber one by one
Close their sleepy eyelids say goodnight to the sun
#Peace and #love
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#flickr #flickrfeature #worldphotographyday #worldphotographyday2021
Rohanpur, Chapai Nawabganj, Bangladesh
People do face challenge to access drinking water in the Northwest of Bangladesh, known as Barindh Tract. The situation is worsened due to climate change. Collecting drinking water from a distant point is always challenging, but that has become a reality for millions of people.
Happy Earth Day, everyone! 🌍
Let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty of our planet and renew our commitment to protecting it. This stunning photo of a pink rosebud emerging at golden hour reminds us of the beauty and resilience of nature.
As we face the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, let's remember that every small action counts. From reducing our carbon footprint to supporting local conservation efforts, we can all make a difference.
Together, we can create a more sustainable, just world for future generations. 🌸🌿
Peaceful protest/theatre organised by @climatechoirs in Broadmead today to raise awareness of the part some banks are playing in funding fossil fuels. #BristolClimateChoir #BathClimateChoir #OxfordClimateChoir
Peaceful protest/theatre organised by @climatechoirs in Broadmead today to raise awareness of the part some banks are playing in funding fossil fuels. #BristolClimateChoir #BathClimateChoir #OxfordClimateChoir
Youth Apacolypse Action at the Embarcadero in SF, CA. YVA is hosting a Bay Area Action in San Francisco as part of the Global Climate Strike on November 10, 2022
More videos here: www.facebook.com/.../pcb.../673166930989289
Choose Action Now is the youth’s response to failed negotiations and 27 years of delay on substantial climate action by world leaders. Through the collective power of our movement, we will demonstrate that youth leaders CAN be the change we want to see in the world, regardless of the outcomes of the negotiations at COP27.
We are coming together to confront the systems that sacrifice our lives for a profit, be that climate destroying fossil fuel companies, or those that profit from and promote militarism and war. In the middle of war around the world and violence on our streets, we are gathering to celebrate our community and each other – to show that we are not disposable and that young people and the planet must be protected from all forms of violence.
We know that the military is the largest emitter of greenhouse gasses in the world and is exempted from following climate protections just as police are offered qualified immunity for their actions. Just as military expansion sacrifices the lives of youth of color through military recruitment, and of communities around the world through militarization and violence, it is also waging a war against our planet.
DJI_0877 -Art koch
Last nights #sunset in North Devon @DevonWildlife Hearing the news today I think we could do with a lot more #westcountry #GreenEnergy #windpower #climatechange #ClimateAction #cleanenergy #renewables #renewableenergy #wind #sunsetphotography
Malte Nierobisch vom Aufstand der Letzten Generation wird von Polizei weggetragen. Während der Blockade der A100. Im Hintergrund sieht man noch die Blockade der gegenüberliegenden Kreuzung und links oben bereits festgesetzte Aktivisten. Westend, Berlin, 11.10.22
A wide view of the General Assembly Hall during the opening of the UN Climate Action Summit 2019. The Summit is convened by Secretary-General António Guterres and aims to deliver new pathways and practical actions to shift global response into higher gear on confronting climate change.
UN Photo/Loey Felipe
2 September 2019
United Nations, New York
Photo # 822061
Kaja Kallas, Prime Minister of Estonia, arriving to COP26 World Leaders Summit of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference at the SEC, Glasgow. Photograph: Doug Peters/ UK Government
Zuzana Čaputová, President of Slovakia, arriving to COP26 World Leaders Summit of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference at the SEC, Glasgow. Photograph: Doug Peters/ UK Government
Believed to be a temporary addition to the fleet, Climate Action Strathaven Mellor Strata bodied Mercedes-Benz Sprinter WX75OBE is seen here on North Hanover Street, Glasgow waiting to work the 3C to Strathaven.
Axios reporter Amy Harder moderates a keynote conversation with Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL), who chairs the newly created House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis.
Climate change has reemerged as a top priority on Capitol Hill — and the conversation has matured from whether to take action to how.
Learn more at www.wri.org/events/2019/04/reenergizing-climate-action-ca...
Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, speaks at the UN Climate Action Summit 2019.
UN Photo/Cia Pak
23 September 2019
United Nations, New York
Photo # 822971
Climate Action Strathaven Mercedes-Benz Tourismo BV72YAH is seen here on North Hanover Street, Glasgow waiting to work the 3C to Strathaven.
Secretary-General António Guterres adjusts his tie ahead of closing the UN Climate Action Summit 2019.
UN Photo/Cia Pak
23 September 2019
United Nations, New York
Photo # 823028
We trust in science. Global warming is no fiction.
Respect to all the young and old climate marchers.
There are many haters of the current #youthforclimate movement on the social media.. and those haters are usually the 1st ones to complain about the heatwaves, floodings, storm winds, drought, monsoonlike rain, extreme weather, dirty beaches and all the other examples of the changing climate and the environmental degradation.
Humanity is responsible for both so humanity should work towards solutions and the young are the engine of change.
#globalstrikeforfuture #climatemarch #climateaction #beatplasticpollution #greenpeace #wearevub #greenteamvub #fridaysforfuture #schoolstrikeforclimate #climatechange #savetheclimate
Edwin Poots, Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs at NI Executive, at the Climate Leadership of subnational actors in the UK and beyond event at COP26, Hydro, Glasgow. 11 November 2021. Photograph: Justin Goff/ UK Government
Meet the young Sunrise activists who marched 260 miles from Paradise to San Francisco, to ask our leaders for bold climate action.
We caught up with them at the Marin Civic Center in San Rafael, where local climate activists led by our partner Kevin Morrison greeted them with a fine vegan lunch and tributes.
Young activists featured in this photo set include Ema Govea, June Guthrie, Lola Guthrie, Vianni Ledesma, and many more. They came to join this two-week march from San Diego, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol and beyond.
In their talks and video interviews with me, they spoke about their fight for a more just and sustainable world. We told us why they promote a new Civilian Climate Corps, as the first step towards a Green New Deal.
I was impressed by their their passion and clear thinking, and am grateful to this “Generation on Fire” for leading the charge!
Learn more about their Climate Trek from Paradise to Pacific Heights: www.sunrisemovement.org/california-march/
Watch my short video of their climate march at the Marin Civic Center: vimeo.com/562584749
Read the San Francisco Chronicle story on this event: www.sfchronicle.com/local/article/Youth-climate-activists...
I invite you to support their cause, spread the word, join their events, volunteer or donate. Every little bit counts and they're grateful for our help. :)
Follow their “Generation on Fire” feed on Twitter: twitter.com/smvmtgenonfire
Follow Sunrise Bay Area on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BayAreaSunrise/
Kudos to all our fellow climate activists who supported these young activists on their trek (many of whom are pictured in this photo set): John Holme, Kevin James Morrison, Chance Cutrano, Silke Valentine, Lily Cohen, Belle Cole, Renee Goddard, Marilyn Price, Cory Bytof, Alexis Fineman, and many more!
Thanks as well to all their supporting organizations: Sunrise Movement, Sunrise Bay Area, Sunrise Marin, 350 Bay Area, 350 Marin, Climate Reality, Sierra Club Marin, Green Novato, OFA Marin and Green Change, to name but a few.
View more photos taken by Fabrice Florin during this event: www.flickr.com/photos/fabola/sets/72157719431629507
These photos and videos were shot and edited by Fabrice Florin at Lagoon Park in San Rafael.
They are freely licensed with attribution under Creative Commons 3.0.
Watch more Green Change videos: vimeo.com/showcase/5820202
Learn more about Green Change: www.greenchange.net/
#Activist #CivilianClimateCorps #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #ClimateJustice #ClimateMarch #GenerationonFire #GreenChange #GreenNewDeal #Marin #Politics #Sunrise #SunriseMovement
Actor and environmental activist Harrison Ford attends an event at the United Nations entitled "the Alliance for Rainforests"
UN Photo/Rick Bajornas
23 September 2019
United Nations, New York
Photo # 822235
Leo Prieto, CEO Lemu, speaking at an event for Futures Labs @ COP26, Climate Action for Health, at the Hydro, Glasgow. 09/11/2021.
Several of the railway arches at Yorkhill have been freshly painted with themes connected with COP26. I have a suspicion there's a typographical error.
The Vegetarian Butcher - Face the Elephant in the Room - #ClimateAction
Edwin Poots, Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs at NI Executive, at the Climate Leadership of subnational actors in the UK and beyond event at COP26, Hydro, Glasgow. 11 November 2021. Photograph: Justin Goff/ UK Government
Walter Shalka, CEO Suzano speaking at an event for Futures Labs @ COP26, Climate Action for Health, at the Hydro, Glasgow. 09/11/2021.
Sergio Humberto Graf Montero, Secretary of Environment and Territorial Dwevelpment of State of Jalisco, Mexico, at the Climate Leadership of subnational actors in the UK and beyond event at COP26, Hydro, Glasgow. 11 November 2021. Photograph: Justin Goff/ UK Government
International day of climate change action. This demonstration was in Bournemouth Square
20.09.2019
For this week's photo of the week in my 52 weeks in 2019 project, very topical and urgent. Week 38, 17 to 23 September 2019
Global warming is no fiction.
Respect to all the young and old climate marchers.
There are many haters of the current #youthforclimate movement on the social media.. and those haters are usually the 1st ones to complain about the heatwaves, floodings, storm winds, drought, monsoonlike rain, extreme weather, dirty beaches and all the other examples of the changing climate and the environmental degradation.
Humanity is responsible for both so humanity should work towards solutions and the young are the engine of change.
#globalstrikeforfuture #climatemarch #climateaction #beatplasticpollution #greenpeace #wearevub #greenteamvub #fridaysforfuture #schoolstrikeforclimate #climatechange #savetheclimate #youthforclimate
Meet the young Sunrise activists who marched 260 miles from Paradise to San Francisco, to ask our leaders for bold climate action.
We caught up with them at the Marin Civic Center in San Rafael, where local climate activists led by our partner Kevin Morrison greeted them with a fine vegan lunch and tributes.
Young activists featured in this photo set include Ema Govea, June Guthrie, Lola Guthrie, Vianni Ledesma, and many more. They came to join this two-week march from San Diego, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol and beyond.
In their talks and video interviews with me, they spoke about their fight for a more just and sustainable world. We told us why they promote a new Civilian Climate Corps, as the first step towards a Green New Deal.
I was impressed by their their passion and clear thinking, and am grateful to this “Generation on Fire” for leading the charge!
Learn more about their Climate Trek from Paradise to Pacific Heights: www.sunrisemovement.org/california-march/
Watch my short video of their climate march at the Marin Civic Center: vimeo.com/562584749
Read the San Francisco Chronicle story on this event: www.sfchronicle.com/local/article/Youth-climate-activists...
I invite you to support their cause, spread the word, join their events, volunteer or donate. Every little bit counts and they're grateful for our help. :)
Follow their “Generation on Fire” feed on Twitter: twitter.com/smvmtgenonfire
Follow Sunrise Bay Area on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BayAreaSunrise/
Kudos to all our fellow climate activists who supported these young activists on their trek (many of whom are pictured in this photo set): John Holme, Kevin James Morrison, Chance Cutrano, Silke Valentine, Lily Cohen, Belle Cole, Renee Goddard, Marilyn Price, Cory Bytof, Alexis Fineman, and many more!
Thanks as well to all their supporting organizations: Sunrise Movement, Sunrise Bay Area, Sunrise Marin, 350 Bay Area, 350 Marin, Climate Reality, Sierra Club Marin, Green Novato, OFA Marin and Green Change, to name but a few.
View more photos taken by Fabrice Florin during this event: www.flickr.com/photos/fabola/sets/72157719431629507
These photos and videos were shot and edited by Fabrice Florin at Lagoon Park in San Rafael.
They are freely licensed with attribution under Creative Commons 3.0.
Watch more Green Change videos: vimeo.com/showcase/5820202
Learn more about Green Change: www.greenchange.net/
#Activist #CivilianClimateCorps #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #ClimateJustice #ClimateMarch #GenerationonFire #GreenChange #GreenNewDeal #Marin #Politics #Sunrise #SunriseMovement