Wow, this is looking like the largest fundraiser in Avaaz history!! Scientists have found that vast areas of Arctic sea ice are disappearing, accelerating the destruction of our planet -- it is a climate tipping point and we CAN stop it, if we act very fast, and all together. We have 30 months until the biggest climate summit ever. To win it, we need to blast out of the starting gate. Click below to pledge a donation to help us get there: This may be the most important email I've … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree, ‘to be real or not to be’ – that is the question?
December 18, 2012 by
A Christmas tree is a decorated tree, ideally an evergreen conifer such as pine or fir, traditionally associated with the celebration of Christmas. An artificial Christmas tree is an object made to resemble such a tree, usually made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The tree was traditionally decorated with edibles such as nuts or dates. In the 18th century, it began to be illuminated by [candle]s, which with electrification could also be replaced by Christmas lights … [Read more...]
Rachel Carson – WOMAN of ACTION™
December 13, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this woman, a pioneering soul that cared so much about the world around her, she devoted her life to marine science. Her pioneering and persistent work lead her to become one of our world's leading women educating our globe on the key importance of the role of women in environmental grassroots movements, remembered as one of the most influential women in modern America. Celebrating the birth of modern … [Read more...]
