What are spring and neap tides? Why are some tides more extreme than others? Learn what spring and neap tides are, why they form, and how they increase or reduce tidal range.

Extreme low and high tides change beaches and shorelines to the point where boats can be found sitting on the ocean bottom.

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“Class of 2020 Student Fair” in April 2015🧐
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The Extinction Paradox - a research program The Extinction Paradox is a research program run out of Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia. It investigates why wild animal abundance is accelerating faster than ever, when...

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Endangered species protections often "coexist" with mining approvals—on paper. Developers agree to habitat "mitigation" or future reclamation, and governments call it balanced.

But who’s really being served?
The land? The law? Or the ledger?

#extinctionparadox #Greenwashing #NeapTide

The Dark Side of Positivity: Why "Toxic Positivity" Hurts Toxic positivity isn't about being optimistic. It's the dismissal of real emotions and struggles, creating more harm than healing. Here's why we need to acknowledge pain.

Toxic positivity deserves critique—but let's not throw out optimism altogether. Positivity becomes toxic when it silences struggle, but when paired with acceptance, it’s a powerful resilience tool. The balance is key.

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#MentalHealth #CriticalThinking #neaptide

Gratitude to @writersfedofns.bsky.social for a week of recharging and renewal at Jampolis Cottage
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