As many of you may know, we here on Earthbound have a performance. It highlights the journeys we have taken to get to the COP 22. We sing about important stories and climate injustice. Our stories are about the first people in this world and how they thrived and our friend Cinta, who lives in … Continue reading The Earthbound Roadshow
Author: Asha McDonald
Raising Climate Awareness Through Virtual Reality
Today I took my first journey to the COP22. We were granted access to the Green Zone after the "All ages All access" movement we lead became successful. The space was filled with booths of all sizes and subjects. I was especially drawn to this one booth that held virtual reality. I talked to the … Continue reading Raising Climate Awareness Through Virtual Reality
The Earthquakes
Yesterday evening at 7:11 pm, we experienced the first of two earthquakes. We were having a pretty normal day when suddenly my dad ran into the room and asked if we had felt the earthquake. What!? There was an earthquake? I was so confused and I wondered why I had not felt it. I was … Continue reading The Earthquakes
Athens to Lesbos: Travel Day
I was not excited for the travel day from Athens to Lesvos. I have Scoliosis – a chronic back condition that is a curvature of the spine. This means that traveling is not the easiest thing for me. I have to wear a Cheneau brace, meaning I have to lug it around when I’m not … Continue reading Athens to Lesbos: Travel Day
How Athens Got It’s Name
It is widely known that Athens was, and still is, one of the most powerful and glorious towns in Greece. It has been inhabited for over 7000 years! In ancient Greece, Athens was one of the largest city-states that competed for power against Sparta, Corinth, and Thebes. Athens got its name from the Greek goddess Athena, … Continue reading How Athens Got It’s Name
The Buttress Roots of Sumatra
When you walk into the rainforests of Sumatra, one of the prominent features you notice are the buttress roots. They are distinct because of their ability to spread far and wide across the ground, their unique appearance, and their ability to absorb nutrients from the humus layer. The roots can grow up to 30 feet above the ground and reach over … Continue reading The Buttress Roots of Sumatra