THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF TREES

THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF TREES

The Consciousness of Trees
In this real-life model of forest resilience and regeneration, Professor Suzanne Simard shows that all trees in a forest ecosystem are interconnected, with the largest, oldest, "mother trees" serving as hubs. The underground exchange of nutrients increases the survival of younger trees linked into the network of old trees. Amazingly, we find that in a forest, 1+1 equals more than 2.

11 Facts About Pollution

1. 1. Pollution is one of the biggest global killers, affecting over 100 million people. That’s comparable to global diseases like malaria and HIV.
2. 2. According to a 2012 study from Unicef, 2,200 children die every day as a result of dirty drinking water.
3. 3. 14 billion pounds of garbage are dumped into the ocean every year. Most of it is plastic.
4. 4. Over 1 million seabirds and 100,000 sea mammals are killed by pollution every year.
5. 5. People who live in places with high levels of air pollutants have a 20% higher risk of death from lung cancer than people who live in less-polluted areas.
6. 6. The Mississippi River carries an estimated 1.5 million metric tons of nitrogen pollution into the Gulf of Mexico each year, creating a “dead zone” in the Gulf each summer about the size of New Jersey.
7. 7. Approximately 40% of the lakes in America are too polluted for fishing, aquatic life, or swimming.
8. 8. Americans make up an estimated 5% of the world’s population. However, the U.S. produces an estimated 30% of the world’s waste and uses 25% of the world’s resources.
9. 9. Each year 1.2 trillion gallons of untreated sewage, stormwater, and industrial waste are dumped into U.S. water.
10. 10. While children make up 10% of the world’s population, over 40% of the global burden of disease falls on them. More than 3 million children under age five die annually from environmental factors.
11. 11. Recycling and composting prevented 85 million tons of material away from being disposed of in 2010, up from 18 million tons in 1980.

Nature's funeral procession, brilliantly portrayed.

Happy Deepawali

Deepajyothi parabrahma
Deepa sarva tamopahaha
Deepena saadhyate saram
Sandhyaa deepo namostute

I prostrate to the dawn/dusk lamp; whose light is the Knowledge Principle (the Supreme Lord), which removes the darkness of ignorance and by which all can be achieved in life.

Poisonous Mushrooms and Rabbit Tracking in the wild

Poisonous Mushrooms and Rabbit Tracking in the wild Poisonous Mushrooms There are lots of tasty mushrooms out there waiting to be plucked and incorporated into your next meal.But be aware, there are certain species that produce harmful toxins. Learn about poisonous mushrooms so you can identify them and keep you and your loved ones safe.  Click here to learn more about poisonous mushrooms 

Rabbit Tracks and Sign Is that a squirrel track or rabbit? Here's a fun article with great photos and drawings for identifying signs of a favorite local critter! Click here to learn more about rabbit tracks and sign

Mesmerizing Linganamakki backwater

With the drought for the last few years in the state, almost all dams were empty or half filled. But this year scene is different. Water water everywhere ! :). All dams are full and bliss to see and experience the beauty of the nature.
Linganamakki was no different. this time its historic. It got filled in the month of July itself. Usually it used to start filling up in the month of July !. Level is maintained at 1819 ft. which is maximum level of the dam.
Now hopping between islands in our boats one awesome experience :).

Very useful for trekkers