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More than a glimmer of hope at deep sea mining talks in Jamaica, and perhaps a sea change in the making

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As the 27th Conference of Parties (signatory countries) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) – COP27 for short – gets under way in Egypt, another important meeting is taking place in downtown Kingston, Jamaica: Part III of the27th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The session opened on October 31 and is scheduled to end on Friday, November 11.

There is a strong connection between climate change and deep sea mining; after all, our ocean (at least up until now) is a huge carbon sink, soaking up about one third of our emissions of carbon dioxide, and we have no idea how deep sea mining operations would impact this important ecological service (just one of several other services the ocean gives to mankind). Here’s a really interesting article about the importance of the “twilight zone” between the higher levels of the sea and the…

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I Did It

just drive, will you?

Okay, I just went and voted this morning. Fortunately, it was quick and easy.

Have you voted yet? If not, today’s the day!

Remember, in the U.S.A., we have a say in how our country is to be governed. That is our privilege, it is our right, and our responsibility.

I’m sure you’ve already heard and read enough about what’s at stake this year, so I won’t rehash it all here. You know.

So go, if you haven’t already, and help us determine our future.

And here’s a reminder from TokyoSand at politicalcharge.org:

And remember, if you run into any problems casting your ballot, (or know of anyone who has issues), call (866) OUR-VOTE immediately. The trained volunteers at the Election Protection Hotline will be able to help you.

Have a good day, and thanks for voting! 😊🇺🇸

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Voting TuesDay, Sihirli Annem (s1e5) : #LanguageLearning to Build Empathy via Ethical Elders? — Inspiring Critical Thinking and Community via Books, Lessons, and Story

Last week we saw Turkish Tuesday Sihirli Annem (s1e4) : #LanguageLearning to Build Empathy even for Evil Ex-Boyfriends?? , and   This week we see bölüm/episode 5 from a fellow blogger (Birgit)’s point of view. : This  episode, we get a visit from an Elder Fairy (you, Thinking Readers, will have to tell us […]

Voting TuesDay, Sihirli Annem (s1e5) : #LanguageLearning to Build Empathy via Ethical Elders? — Inspiring Critical Thinking and Community via Books, Lessons, and Story

♫ Bad Moon Rising ♫ (Redux) — Filosofa’s Word

I have played this one a few times before, but hey … it’s been more than a year-and-a-half since the last time, so … grin and bear it, okay?  Actually, I did not have this song in my head until reading our friend and my writing partner Jeff’s post over at On the Fence Voters […]

♫ Bad Moon Rising ♫ (Redux) — Filosofa’s Word