Monthly Archives: December 2021

Think Cosmically, Act Globally

Posted on December 14, 2021 by astroteacher

Astronomy education is a great way to raise awareness of the impact of human activities on Earth systems. An early mantra of the environment movement, when ecology was entering our cultural consciousness, is “think globally, act locally.”  While the phrase … Continue reading →

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 Interpreting Change

Posted on December 9, 2021 by astroteacher

 Time and our limited perceptions frequently obscure the impermanence of the world. On a recent hike in the coastal redwoods, a solitary old growth tree stood.  A short fence surrounded it, and a nearby sign announced it as an example … Continue reading →

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