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Climate change and the Universal Language, English

 Do you wonder why English is the universal language? Or how about the benefits and drawbacks of English being a universal language and the impacts of this on science? TED Talk inspired This TED talk inspired me to write this blog:  Sophia Kianni: Language shouldn't be a barrier to climate action | TED Talk It spoke about how when Sophia Kianni went to meet her family, the sky was so polluted that she couldn't see the stars in the night sky. Her family didn't know about climate change being a possibility of this. The language that her family spoke was a barrier to the knowledge of climate change. The effects of climate change are becoming more prevalent now than ever. Over 34 countries have seen the effects of climate change.  "On average across 34 countries,  more than half of all adults surveyed   (56%) say climate change has already had a severe effect i n the area where they live. More than seven in ten  (71%), including a majority in every single country , expect

Birth perspectives: Exploring Caesarean Sections, Natural Deliveries, and New-born Beginnings

One of the most precious moments of our lives happened when we were born. A path was created for all of us, each to our own. Our genes and environment create the person we are today. Each mother has their own story of how we came about. Either by a natural birth or by a c-section.  "52% of deliveries were spontaneous vaginal births, 11% had instrumental assistance, 15% were elective caesarean sections and 19% were emergency caesarean sections" The definition of a c-section is, "Caesarean birth is the surgical delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) made in the mother's abdomen and uterus" Having known someone who has had a c-section, I think her for bringing me to the world. I'd like to take a moment to thank all mothers for bringing their precious offspring, who are the future of our world.  When a mother gives birth, a positive feedback system occurs, and oxytocin (the hormone of love) is released.  Whether a mother used a c-section or chose to give na