Nature and the Environment

Nature and the Environment — No Comments
30
Apr 13

The Weather Channel Does Tornado Week

Large Tornado

STORM CHASER Stormchaser Mike Hollingshead drives thousands of miles to photograph extreme weather conditions. Tornado from a tornadic supercell approaches from the south, west of York Nebraska June 20, 2011. CBE/ZOB/WENN.com/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: wennoddpix052949

Much like Discovery Channel’s ever so popular Shark Week, Tornado Week is The Weather Channel’s big programming event of the year. Starting yesterday (April 29th), The Weather Channel began its week-long dedication to the terrifying and often super destructive weather event known as the twister. And in the same way people are captivated by their own fear of those large deadly sharks, people will be glued to their television screens watching the specials on vicious cyclones. Continue reading →

Holiday and Anniversary / Nature and the Environment — No Comments
26
Apr 13

National Arbor Day 2013

joshua-tree-national-park

Sunset In Joshua Tree National Park; California United States Of America. Design Pics / Brian Guzzetti/Brian Guzzetti/Newscom. License it from Newscom.com: depphotos132255

One of the joys of Newscom is that we bring to the public awareness holidays that many people have forgotten about. Today’s such holiday is National Arbor Day, the day when the community is encouraged to plant trees.

And let’s be honest, this a pretty great idea since trees are so incredibly valuable to us. Even though nearly everything has turned digital, forests are still threatened by the impact humans are having on the environment. But this isn’t national soap box day, it’s a day to celebrate trees! Continue reading →

Around the World / Holiday and Anniversary / International Content / Nature and the Environment — No Comments
22
Apr 13

National Park Week

bryce canyon sunrise

Sandstone formations at sunset in Bryce Canyon. Bryan Mullennix Tetra Images/Newscom. License it from Newscom.com: tiphotos072375

National Park week is one of my favorites. I love looking at what nature can create, unparalleled by anything man made. If we can endure these last few weeks of spring and its random rain showers, then summer will finally be here. Continue reading →

Guest Blog / Nature and the Environment — No Comments
22
Apr 13

Guest Blog: Ed Begley Jr.’s Green Home

ed-begley-jr

Ed Begley Jr arrives on his bike at the construction site of his new home. He and his wife Rachelle Carson-Begley are building their new house under LEED Platinum Certified standards in an attempt to become one of North America’s greenest, most sustainable homes. Peter Bennett/Ambient Images/Newscom. License this from Newscom.com: ambphotos006540

By Peter Bennett

Building one of the greenest homes in North America is no easy task, but if there is one person who is up for it, it would be Ed Begley Jr. His Green credentials go back to the first Earth Day in 1970, and when he is not putting in time as a successful film and television actor, he is busy at work promoting green products, educating others about the conservation of earth’s natural resources and most importantly being a living example of a sustainable life. Continue reading →

In the News / Nature and the Environment — 1 Comment
07
Feb 13

12 Fantastic Pictures of Blizzards

Woman-in-Dongfanghong-Blizzard

A woman walks against the blizzard in Dongfanghong Town, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 4, 2012. Blizzard hit eastern Heilongjiang early Tuesday and will continue to sweep northeastern areas in Heilongjiang. Wang Kai/Xinhua/Photoshot/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: ptsphotoshottwo004484

With a name like Nemo, how bad could this upcoming, potentially historic blizzard coming to New England be? All that comes to mind is a cute little animated clown fish… with one small fin. Or rather, perhaps the weather forecasters were thinking of the vengeful Captain Nemo from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea? Whichever the case, the media hype has begun, and this mischievous winter nor’easter is fast approaching. Continue reading →

Creative Photo Sets / Nature and the Environment — No Comments
04
Nov 12

25 Spectacular Photos of Autumn

Autumn leaves against blue sky

Autumn leaves against blue sky. Tetra Images Tetra Images/Newscom. License it from Newscom.com: tiphotos021761

As it is again the 25th day of this October month, I am here to show you pictures to take away your breath, and make you glad to be living in this beautiful world.

So without further ado, here are 25 amazing photos of Autumn leaves. Winter is just around the corner, so hopefully you can still be able to enjoy these sights without the snow. Continue reading →

Nature and the Environment — No Comments
30
Sep 12

Everything Environment

A student from the University of Indonesia descends into Jomblang cave at Gunungkidul district.

A student from the University of Indonesia descends into Jomblang cave at Gunungkidul district, near the ancient city of Yogyakarta, June 20, 2012. Jomblang cave is one of the hundreds of caves in the Gunungkidul district. Jomblang is known for its fertile and dense vegetation and is located at the karst hills that run along Central Java to West Java provinces. DWI OBLO/REUTERS/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: rtrlfive320292

These captivating photos are a testament to beauties around the world, beauties which rarely dwell in the same place at the same time.  Scattered pockets of loveliness and majesty throughout, the earth is a treasure trove; deep in the ground’s belly and spanning farther than the highest mountain peak. Continue reading →

Cute Animal Pictures / Nature and the Environment — 2 Comments
24
Aug 12

International Bat Night

A male Seba's Short-tailed Bat is held at Burgers' Zoo in Arnhem, Netherlands, 14 August 2012. The zoo is taking inventory of its bats.

A male Seba’s Short-tailed Bat is held at Burgers’ Zoo in Arnhem, Netherlands, 14 August 2012. The zoo is taking inventory of its bats. VidiPhoto/dpa/picture-alliance/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: dpaphotos745697

I never realized how creeped out I get by bats until I started looking through hundreds of pictures of them. I suspect that it has something to do with the cabin my family goes to once a year, where one room has been dubbed the “bat room.” Regularly, a bat will find its way through the walls of the cabin and make a home in that room. It’s really disturbing to be sleeping, then suddenly feel something flying over your face. Continue reading →

Nature and the Environment / Pictures of the Week — No Comments
24
Aug 12

Pictures of the Week: Pluto Demoted Day

two new moons around the distant planet Pluto

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have confirmed the presence of two new moons around the distant planet Pluto, February 22, 2006. In the image, Pluto is in the center and Charon is just below it. The moons, provisionally designated S/2005 P 1 and S/2005 P 2, are located to the right of Pluto and Charon. NASA/UPI/Newscom. Find it at Newscom.com: upiphotos677872

I had pictures of Mickey and his constant companion (originally Rover and belonging to Minnie; who’d a thunk?) playing before my eyes when I first received the assignment for this blog.  These pictures were quickly followed by confusion when I saw that Pluto had been demoted: no longer Mickey’s old faithful, what??  Ah, the culture of outer space. Continue reading →

Nature and the Environment — 1 Comment
15
Jun 12

Nature Photography Day

A coiled giant millipede rests on a log in 'Budapest Zoo and Botanic Garden' 20 July 2007 during a presentation for children on the 'Bug Day' .

A coiled giant millipede rests on a log in ‘Budapest Zoo and Botanic Garden’ 20 July 2007 during a presentation for children on the ‘Bug Day’ . ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP/Getty Images/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: afplivetwo153652

There is nothing more beautiful than photos taken in nature. It must be why so many couples opt to take engagement photos in the great outdoors. Because no matter how aesthetically pleasing a man-made construction is, it will never compare to what is created naturally on this earth.  Which is why nature has been the backdrop for many photographers, and how we can even have a Nature Photography Day. Continue reading →

← Older Entries