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...theory helps to explain some interesting things about the history of earth??s atmosphere. But the most optimistic element of the Gaia hypothesis is its forward-looking aspect. Taken to its extreme, the theory suggests that global warming will fix itself, at least partially. But there is increasing evidence that the most optimistic element of the Gaia hypothesis is, unfortunately, false...
...consequence Schrag can predict with confidence: global climate change will disrupt ecosystems and animal populations. He offers a colorful example of the quandary that the most vulnerable of the earth??s animals would face. “Now there are some organisms like polar bears that live in cold weather, and they’re just screwed,” he said. “What do you do if you’re adapted to a world that has a lot of sea ice, and the sea ice disappears...
...lives two floors under the bells, and noted unusual bell activity this week. He explained that while the bells typically do not disrupt his routine, “I was battling against Mother Earth for a nap on Monday.” “Mother Earth?? is the name of the largest bell, weighing in at 13 tons, and what Virgamamo doesn’t know, while he tried to sleep, Father Roman, Konovalov, and Michourovski performed an impromptu afternoon concert...
...natural biology, seeks to enlist the support of science’s most unlikely ally: the Wilberforces of the modern world. Composed as a series of letters to a Southern Baptist pastor, Wilson’s work paints a dismal picture of the dramatic and widespread deterioration of the Earth??s various ecosystems. Wilson includes a compelling array of facts, but the true significance of these facts—and, indeed, the true worth of his book—lies in his anecdotal digressions. He recounts, with infectious enthusiasm, his decades-long investigation of the tropical fire...
...ringing, the 15-minute concerto commenced. Students and observers ran up to the taut ropes that controlled the bells in no particular order, receiving applause and support during and after their performances.Some people donned earplugs, while others roughed it while the gigantic bell known as “Mother Earth?? clanged away. Klappermeister Elisa M. Olivieri ’08 says she has been making the weekly pilgrimage since the beginning of her freshman year.“When I found out Harvard had one of the only complete sets of Russian Bells in the world...