#environmental decay

[firstoccupier]

Mud Season

The snow didn’t melt so much as it withdrew, and what it left behind was not absence but surplus. The first warm days of March pulled the white back inch by inch, and in its place rose a blackness that seemed too dense, too plentiful, as if it had been growing while no one was looking. Cigarette butts surfaced first. Hundreds of them. Thousands. Filtered stubs crushed flat and swollen with…

Mud Season

[pettyfull]

its 1am and birds are outside chirping. they’re confused. same as the rest of us

[great-book-review]

Outland Exile: Book 1 of Old Men and Infidels

"Outland Exile: Book 1 of Old Men and Infidels" by W. Clark Boutwell takes readers on an exhilarating journey through a dystopian world characterized by political upheaval, environmental deterioration, and societal transformation. In this first installment of the "Old Men and Infidels" series, the author skillfully crafts a narrative that immerses us in a post-apocalyptic reality where compelling characters and complex events collide to create an enthralling story.

The novel's setting is a world still reeling from the aftermath of the Third Iraq War, which concluded in a mere seven months with the obliteration of US forces through nuclear strikes. This catastrophic event leaves the Mideast and Asia in ruins, plunging the global community into a period known as "The Meltdown." During this tumultuous era, world politics fractured, leading to the secession of the East Coast from the United States and the emergence of the Democratic Unity of America (formerly known as the People's Republic).

Our protagonist, Jesse Aaron Johnstone, was born in 2051 in St. Louis, Missouri. Jesse's life unfolds in the midst of these radical changes, and he becomes our guide to understanding the intricacies of this new world. Through Jesse's experiences, we gain insight into the personal growth of an individual and a deep exploration of the political forces that shape the world.

At the core of the story lies the Great People's War of Liberation, a conflict that brings about the birth of the Reorganized States of America (RSA). The Unity, a formidable presence in the former United States, begins to implement controversial policies, including enforced retirement at the age of forty and the reshaping of geographical boundaries. Notably, the construction of the imposing Rampart and the enigmatic Solons who rise to power contribute to the enigma of this transformed world.

Boutwell introduces readers to various novel concepts, such as "Ageplay," a treatment aimed at extending life by delaying puberty. The "Basic Implant" is another fascinating addition, serving as a biosensory device that monitors and controls Unity citizens. The story delves into the lives of "breeders," women who provide reproductive services, and the enigmatic "Certified recycled neuroablated individuals" (CRNAs), individuals who undergo Sapp treatments and become loyal troopers.

The narrative offers a detailed exploration of this new world's complex structure, including the Democratic Unity of America, the Restructured States of America (RSA), and the Western Demarchy. Readers are invited to engage with the evolving story, and the dystopian landscape is presented with intricate world-building.

[the-strawman]

PSA Shein is partnering with Forever 21!

Obviously this is bad and very potentially detrimental for the environment and human rights. Stop supporting Shein. And do not come to me with "But I'm fat and/or poor!" There's other ways to get your clothes that don't have people locked up in a factory for inhumane amounts of hours.

[wotfigo]

No Beaver or Trout in Restored San Jose River. It Just Dried Up.

River that runs through major Northern Calif. city goes dry ________________________________ SAN JOSE, CALIF.  The river that runs through America's 10th-largest city has dried up, shriveling a source of civic pride that had welcomed back trout, salmon, beavers and other wildlife after years of restoration efforts. Over the past two months, large sections of the Guadalupe have become miles of cracked, arid gray riverbed and fish and other wildlife are either missing or dead, the San Jose Mercury News reported Sunday (http://bayareane.ws/1Kc4fwc ). "I'm heartbroken," said Leslee Hamilton, executive director of the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy, a nonprofit that runs educational and community programs along the river. "We've been seeing a great increase in the number of birds and wildlife in the area," she said. "The timing of this is just devastating." Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/water-and-drought/article30550911.html#storylink=cpy

[onemillionbyonemillion]

James Wines - BEST stores-