Thomas Varnedoe IIflipped into Food 5 days ago20 Popular Types Of Donuts, ExplainedTasting Table - Dani ZoellerThere's something universally delightful about starting the day with a freshly baked donut. For many of us, the allure of local bakeries, with a …
Thomas Varnedoe IIflipped into Business4 days agoA step-by-step guide for how to beat imposter syndrome once and for allverified_publisherFast Company - By Damon LembiDamon Lembi breaks down the four factors that can help you develop real self-confidence and keep imposter syndrome from standing in your way. Many of us have experienced imposter syndrome—myself included. Stepping onto the college field my freshman year at seventeen with some of the top college …
Thomas Varnedoe IIflipped into Ecosystem & Sceince4 days ago'5 ways we can promote nature-positive cities': These Mayors around the world are calling for actionverified_publisherWorld Economic Forum - Yoo Jeong-Bok, London Breed, Edmilson Rodrigues, Jaime Pumarejo, Thomas Mxolisi KaundaCities are responsible for 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions and are home to over half of the world’s population—a number that will grow to …
Thomas Varnedoe IIflipped into Ecosystem & Sceince5:245 days agoUS dam removal project seeks to restore natural habitatsScripps NewsAs new sources of renewable energy grow, there has been a large-scale effort to remove dams that generate hydroelectric power across the country.There are more than 90,000 dams across the country, but only 6% of them are used to generate electricity, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Most are used for irrigation, recreation and drinking. As we move toward a greener future, it might seem contradictory that officials are advocating for their removal, but the numbers show while they may be good for energy, they're not great for the environment or those whose cultures rely on it.There's a symbiotic relationship that exists along the Klamath River in Northern California. The Pacific Ocean feeds its existence and, in turn, the river feeds those who call its shores home.SEE MORE: Understanding why Native American religion is linked to landToni Rae Peters is a member of the Yurok Tribe, a group that settled along the Klamath thousands of years ago. Over the generations, it has been the tribe's lifeblood, providing its members with spirit, food and purpose as the river has historically played host to the third-largest salmon run in the country.Most days, Peters would be out on the water catching them. But this isn't most days.These days, Peters and the rest of her people are banned from fishing along the Klamath their primary food source because the salmon have been on the edge of extinction for years. A big part of it is due to the Iron Gate Dam located 175 miles upstream."Ever since the 2012 fish kill, it's affected not just me, my grandkids and my whole family, but all the elders around us," Peters told Scripps News. "There's not enough to feed my family."The early 1900s brought a new age of dam construction in the United States. At the time, they were engineering marvels that showcased human ingenuity as they created power, recreation and drinking water. But they are pricey, and their licensing processes became cumbersome, so as time marched on, people started looking elsewhere for energy.In the late 1960s, hydropower was the only form of renewable energy used in the U.S. Today, it's only a cut of the pie as it comprises just over half of the energy output as wind energy alone, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.Add on emerging data that shows dams disrupt natural habitats, emit more carbon than previously thought, and pollute rivers and streams, and many dams became barren as companies stopped renewing their leases …
Thomas Varnedoe IIflipped into Landscaping & Gardening5 days agoCan Mexican Marigolds Really Ward Off Pests From Your Garden?housedigest.com - Tricia GossGardening can be a peaceful and enjoyable pastime with tangible benefits, but sometimes, an unwelcome guest can ruin all the fun. Pests can be a real …
Thomas Varnedoe IIflipped into Technology magazine4 days ago15 tips to improve your Apple Watch’s battery lifeTom's Guide - Jane McGuireThere’s no doubt about it, Apple makes some of the best smartwatches on the market, yet whichever of the best Apple Watches you choose, there’s …
