Paganism
West Coast wildfires reach a grim milestone this week
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An update on the fire activity that continues to impact the states on the U.S. West Coast.
Paganism
Pagan Community Notes: Metaphysical shop in NC defaced, West Coast fires continue, and more events impacting the Pagan community
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In this week’s Pagan Community notes, The Sojourner Whole Earth Provisions metaphysical shop receives a threatening message, the US West Coast fires continue with confusion about the BLM abbreviation, a highway project in Egypt may impact historical sites, and more stories affecting the Pagan community.
Paganism
Earth Overshoot Day: 24 hours into deficit spending
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August 22nd was 2020’s Earth Overshoot Day, the day when, according to the Global Footprint Network, humanity began using more of Earth’s resources than could be renewed within the year. TWH covers the 2020 report and critiques of the concept.
Australia
Editorial: Powers of Fire
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Weekend Editor Eric O. Scott comments on the Australian wildfires and the need to rethink our relationship with the element of fire.
Europe
6th century mystery volcano identified
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Researchers believe they have identified the volcano that disrupted large parts of the planet with its eruption in 540 C.E. that may have also contributed to hardships after the fall of the Roman Empire.