Rarest view of Earth moves space travelers to tears
The AP gathers reflections from Apollo astronauts and space figures describing seen from above Earth. They share how the blue marble, framed by no borders, shifts perspective on oil, borders and humanity. Observers note fragility, beauty and a sense of shared home aboard Spaceship Earth.
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Earth
U.S
Associated Press
Anousheh Ansari
International Space Station
Spaceship Earth
Wally Schirra
Mercury
Gemini
Jeff Williams
Space
Fraley family tackles climate change in daily life
Seattle couple Cori and John Fraley from Bothell plan 15 percent cut in greenhouse gas emissions during May. They will reduce car trips, switch to cloth diapers, compost, and use energy efficient lighting while teaching kids Aaron and Alex about conservation. They acknowledge challenges of multi car life and complex routines.
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Seattle
John
Cori Fraley
Bothell
Wash
Fraleys
U.S Environmental Protection Agency
Seattle Times
United Nations Panel On Climate Change
Aaron
Alex
Cori
Lakeview Elementary
Kirkland
John Fraley
How Big Is Your Carbon Footprint Card
The article explains carbon footprint as one person’s contribution to global warming measured by CO2 from daily life. It notes American averages around 7.5 tons annually, and cites online tools to estimate impact, including Earth Day and EPA sites, plus general factors like commuting driving meat consumption and energy use.
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al Gore
Climatecrisis.net
Epa.gov
Safeclimate
Cspinet.org
McClatchy Newspapers
Graceful grace alternatives for agnostic teens
A 15 year old asks how to handle grace at family meals without conflicting with beliefs. Advice suggests respecting loved ones while crafting a neutral grace thanking farmers, cooks, and family, avoiding theological declarations, and handling future prompts with politeness and a prepared line.
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Amy
Grace
Dear Abby column on saying I love you and kindness
Abc Dear Abby columns recount a husband who regrets not saying I love you after 18 years of marriage and a widow. Robert from Fresno shares lessons on expressing love and family bonds. A Maine trailer park rescue story highlights spontaneous kindness from strangers.
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Abby
U.S. Treasury
Federal Bureau of Narcotics
Australia
Alaska
Robert
Fresno
Calif
Maine
Dad
Ogunquit
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Seth Borenstein
Bill Anders
Apollo 8
Jim Lovell
John Glenn
Kathy Sullivan
NASA / AP
Apollo
Walter M. Schirra Jr
Dina Kruger
EP4
Washington, D.C
Earthday
Advice Corner
Nis-grace
Amy Dickinson
Ronald
Abigail van Buren
California
Dear Abby
Jeanne Philips
Pauline Philips
Los Angeles
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