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Some info, resources & solutions to the plastic crisis

Hello Everyone, Plastic was once a miracle material but now it is the enemy. And we are the last generations who can do anything about it. If we want future generations to experience the world in all its amazing beauty like we have: we have to make a difference. We have the power to change the world for the better or for the worst. There will always be people who don't care about the environment but we do and so we need to do what we think is right. So join the campaign and fight for a better future. For our planet to return to its natural way with incredible biodiversity and amazing ecosystems. We have to make a difference now because all around the world animals are suffocating, drowning, and dying because of humans. You may think it isn't your problem but ultimately you are human and humans make plastic. Honestly, I can't believe that it has gotten to this point. We just have to change something because there is obviously something we ...

Hummingbirds

Hello, Today, we're talking about an amazing group of birds that are known for their colours and the speed they beat their wings. That's right: hummingbirds! General Hummingbirds live in North and South America. They are some of the smallest and most colourful birds in the world. There are about 330 different kinds. Their name comes from the humming sound that their wings make. They eat nectar and insects using their long bills. Some species migrate during the winter. Flight The wings of a hummingbird beat so fast that the hummingbird can hover in one place and can fly forwards, backwards or sideways. Small hummingbirds beat their wings about 70-80 times per second. During courtship displays or when chasing rivals, their wings can beat up to 200 times per second. Feeding Hummingbirds eat the nectar from the insides of flowers. They hover in front of a flower and put their long and slender bills inside to suck up the nectar. This prov...