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The world's national parks offer fresh air, wildlife, scenic vistas and breathtaking topographic formations. And that is why so many of them—from Yosemite to England's Lake District to Thailand's Khao Yai—are mobbed in peak season. But there are parks that have somehow slid beneath the radar of the photo-snapping masses. For travelers looking to really get away—far, far away—from it all, these are well worth the trip. Located on the Seward Peninsula and named after the land link between North America and Asia, Alaska's Bering Land Bridge National Preserve is home to more than 100 species of birds. Situated on 1.1 million hectares, the preserve also hosts caribou, arctic fox, moose and, along the coast, humpback whales and seals. Part of what puts Bering Land Bridge off the tourist map is its inaccessibility: no roads lead there. Visitors can arrive only via boat or small plane departing Nome, or by snowmobile or dog sled during the winter months (nps.gov/bela/contacts.htm). The … [Read more...] about Touring the World’s Most Remote National Parks

Macron’s French EU presidency speech analysed by expert Sign up HERE for science breakthroughs in health, business and more that matter SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Led by Sweden, they have written a joint letter to the French EU Council Presidency and the European Commission , warning them against the planned revision of sustainability criteria for bioenergy. In the letter, they argue that it is “too early to do so” and would risk investor confidence in the EU’s energy sector. The plan that the coalition is referring to is the proposed revision of the EU’s renewable energy directive. Related articles Archaeologists find ancient Chinese tombs with warriors buried alive Solar storm warning as … [Read more...] about EU revolt: 10 members blow top at Macron as ‘excessive red tape’ thwarts energy plans

Garbage collection is becoming increasingly difficult for cities across the United States. Certain deep-blue cities in deep-blue states — San Francisco, for example — have reputations for trash-filled streets. However, the Omicron variant is prompting sanitation workers to remain at home amid an already-tight labor market. The Associated Press reported: Cities including Atlanta, Nashville and Louisville are so shorthanded they have temporarily stopped collecting things like recyclable bottles, cans, paper and plastic, yard waste or oversized junk to focus on the grosser, smellier stuff. The delays are more than an annoyance to residents, creating problems such as clogged storm drains and blocked sidewalks. Indeed, the phenomenon is evident throughout the entire country, the Associated Press highlighted: In Louisville, Kentucky, sanitation workers stopped picking up yard waste in early January until further notice. Residents can drop off branches and … [Read more...] about Worker Shortages Cause Garbage Buildup — And Not Just In Blue States | The Daily Wire

I was in the supermarket the other day and saw that tomatoes were between $7 to $10 a kilogram. Well I suppose it is winter and tomatoes are a lot more expensive to buy, even if they are fairly tasteless when compared to your own homegrown ones. Some of the tomatoes sold in the off-season are imported from overseas and in particular from Australia. There are two good reasons to grow tomatoes outside of our normal season – savings plus better flavoured tomatoes. The problem with growing tomatoes through the winter is to find varieties that do not mind the cold and will set fruit in lower temperatures. Many of the more common types will grow well in a glasshouse if protected from the cold, but when they reach flowering stage, there is not sufficient warmth to produce the pollen needed to set the fruit. The flowers just fall off through lack of pollination. Last winter I decided to see what tomato seeds I could find to start off at that time. A visit to a Niche Seed … [Read more...] about Tomatoes a tasty budget saver