Nuclear Fallout from Atomic Bomb Testing
Congress discussed the environmental and health consequences of nuclear fallout resulting from atmospheric nuclear tests. Atomic Tests Were a Tourist Draw in 1950s Las Vegas, Nevada’s nuclear-bomb testing spawned a
Research and Development
Cold War Organizations and Climate Research 1n the1950s began with the Office of Naval Research invested in research and development to understand environmental issues better From the late 1940s into
Industry Initiatives and Self-Regulation
Defense, Denial, and Disinformation: Uncovering the Oil Industry’s Early Knowledge of Climate Change Starting in the 1950s, the oil industry designated funds to research the effects of pollution on the
Smog in Industrial Cities
Smog episodes due to the combination of industrial pollutants and atmospheric conditions in the Great Smog of London, lethal smog that covered the city of London for five days, from
Government Regulation and Legislation
Pervasive smog in New York City and Los Angeles, the Santa Barbara oil spill, and the Cuyahoga River fires made headlines and frightened Americans across the country. During the late
Air Pollution from Industrial Activities
Donora, Pa., was enveloped in a lethal haze in October of 1948, over five days, nearly half of the town’s 14,000 resident’s experienced severe respiratory or cardiovascular problems. It was
Link> https://www.epa.gov/air-research/history-air-pollution
Disinformation
false information which is intended to mislead, especially propaganda issued by a government organization to a rival power or the media.
false information which is intended to mislead, especially propaganda issued by a
government organization to a rival power or the media.
Misinformation
false or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive.
false or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive.
US Christian group accused of covering up sexual abuse of minors
Roland and her attorney, Bobby Samini, have filed a series of lawsuits against the International Churches of Christ – abbreviated as ICOC – which allege that its leaders failed to
Roland and her attorney, Bobby Samini, have filed a series of lawsuits against the
International Churches of Christ – abbreviated as ICOC – which allege that its leaders
failed to report as well as plotted to conceal the sexual and emotional abuse of women
and children who worshipped alongside them.
One of the lawsuits is from Roland herself. She accuses the church and its leaders of
fostering an exploitative environment that resulted in her sexual assault by an ICOC recruit.
LINK: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/mar/19/international-churches-of-christ-
Religious leaders who sleep with children and what the world is doing about it
RELIGION AND SEXUAL ABUSE According to statistics, over 30 million children are sexually abused each year. If we factor into the equation that over 60 % of children never disclose
RELIGION AND SEXUAL ABUSE
According to statistics, over 30 million children are sexually abused each year. If we factor
into the equation that over 60 % of children never disclose abuse, the real number is likely
significantly higher.
FOLLOW: https://www.josephbonner.com/post/religions-role-in-the-sexual-abuse-of-children-globally
Child Sexual Abuse Is the Most Frequent Loss at Religious Institutions
Child sexual abuse is all too prevalent. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sexual abuse affects 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys in their
Child sexual abuse is all too prevalent. According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, sexual abuse affects 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys in their childhood. Religious
institutions, which commonly rely on volunteers and hold a high degree of trust, are
especially susceptible to allegations of child sexual abuse. In many cases, the abuser is in
a respected position, such as a leader whose authority a child would be hesitant to question.
STORY: https://bitnerhenry.com/child-sexual-abuse-is-the-second-most-frequent-loss-at-
1,700 priests and clergy accused of sex abuse are unsupervised
Nearly 1,700 priests and other clergy members that the Roman Catholic Church considers credibly accused of child sexual abuse are living under the radar with little to no oversight from
Nearly 1,700 priests and other clergy members that the Roman Catholic Church considers
credibly accused of child sexual abuse are living under the radar with little to no oversight
from religious authorities or law enforcement, decades after the first wave of the church
abuse scandal roiled U.S. dioceses, an Associated Press investigation has found.
LINK: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/religion/nearly-1-700-priests-clergy-accused-
Religious Institutions Covering Sex Abuse
Religious institutions have a long history of covering up cases of clergy sex abuse. In many cases, they have failed to report incidents of abuse to the authorities or have
Religious institutions have a long history of covering up cases of clergy sex abuse.
In many cases, they have failed to report incidents of abuse to the authorities or
have chosen to handle the situation internally without notifying the police.
People began to come forward with harrowing stories of sex abuse at the
hands of priests and religious leaders of other churches. Throughout the
1990s, the instances gained widespread media and public attention across
the world, particularly in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Ireland.
LINK: https://www.whitelawpllc.com/faqs/history-of-religious-institutions-covering-
The Day of the Dead:
Is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2, though other days, such as October 31 or November 6, may be included depending on the locality. It is widely
Is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2, though other days,
such as October 31 or November 6, may be included depending on the locality.
It is widely observed in Mexico, where it largely developed, and is also observed
in other places, especially by people of Mexican heritage. The observance falls
during the Christian period of Allhallowtide. Some argue that there are Indigenous
Mexican or ancient Aztec influences that account for the custom, and it has become
a way to remember those forebears of Mexican culture.
In 2008, the tradition was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible
Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
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Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan
The Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan and the abbey of Our lady of zapopan of Zapopan are a 17th-century Franciscan sanctuary built in downtown Zapopan, in the state of
The Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan and the abbey of Our lady of zapopan of Zapopan
are a 17th-century Franciscan sanctuary built in downtown Zapopan, in the state of
It is one of the most visited sanctuaries in Western Mexico, and it preserves a wooden
Virgin that is considered a valuable relic of medieval origin, which came from Spain to
New Galicia in the 16th century. The Huichol Museum is located in the building.
The abbey is made up of members of the Franciscan Order of Friars Minor, though it is
also used by the Capuchin, Third order, Society of Saint Francis, the Clarisse, and
Franciscan sisters. It has also worked with the Dominicans and the Franciscan Youth
(Youfra) of Roch.
The Romería of the Virgin of Zapopan is an annual pilgrimage from the Guadalajara
Cathedral to the Basilica of Zapopan. At dawn on October 12 of each year a procession
of lay Catholics, pre-Columbian dancers, mendicants, priests and seminarians carries a
statue of the Virgin Mary from the cathedral to the basilica. The figure of the virgin
goes accompanied by more than 1,000,000 people.
UNESCO inscribed Romería—pilgrimage in 2018 on the Representative List of the
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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The Danza de los Voladores :
“Dance of the Flyers”), or Palo Volador ; “flying pole”), is an ancient Mesoamerican ceremony/ritual still performed today, albeit in modified form, in isolated pockets in Mexico. It is believed
“Dance of the Flyers”), or Palo Volador ; “flying pole”), is an ancient Mesoamerican
ceremony/ritual still performed today, albeit in modified form, in isolated pockets
in Mexico. It is believed to have originated with the Nahua, Huastec and Otomi
peoples in central Mexico, and then spread throughout most of Mesoamerica.
The ritual consists of dance and the climbing of a 30-meter (98 ft 5 in) pole from
which four of the five participants then launch themselves tied with ropes to
descend to the ground. The fifth remains on top of the pole, dancing and
playing a flute and drum. According to one myth, the ritual was created to
ask the gods to end a severe drought.
The ceremony was named an Intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in
order to help the ritual survive and thrive in the modern world.[2] The
Aztecs believed that Danza de los Voladores was the symbol of their culture.
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The Parachico or Parachicos :
Are traditional dancers from Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, Mexico, who dance on the streets of the town during the Grand Fiesta festivities, which take place from January 15 to 23
Are traditional dancers from Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, Mexico, who dance on the
streets of the town during the Grand Fiesta festivities, which take place from January
15 to 23 every year. The festival honors the local patron saints the Black Christ of Esquipulas,
Saint Anthony Abbot, and Saint Sebastian. It is claimed locally that, like many of the Catholic
festivals in Latin America, it has its roots in the much older indigenous culture. So it has
developed into a hybrid of old indigenous culture and newer Catholic and Spanish cultures.
The church where the festival concludes is home to an old tree which, according to residents,
predates the church. This tree is said to represent the “tree of life” (drawing on Maya and
other pre-Hispanic American cultures), which would suggest that this site was used for
ceremonies before the arrival of Catholicism.
The festivities, which include Roman Catholic religious ceremonies, music, dancing,
and local cuisine, were included in UNESCO‘s Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists on
November 16, 2010, listed as “Parachicos in the traditional January feast of Chiapa de Corzo”.
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Mexican cuisine:
Consists of the cooking cuisines and traditions of the modern country of Mexico. Its earliest roots lie in Mesoamerican cuisine. Its ingredients and methods begin with the first agricultural communities
Consists of the cooking cuisines and traditions of the modern country of Mexico.
Its earliest roots lie in Mesoamerican cuisine. Its ingredients and methods begin
with the first agricultural communities such as the Olmec and Maya who
domesticated maize, created the standard process of nixtamalization, and
established their foodways. Successive waves of other Mesoamerican groups
brought with them their cooking methods. These included: the Teotihuacanos,
Toltec, Huastec, Zapotec, Mixtec, Otomi, Purépecha, Totonac, Mazatec, Mazahua,
and Nahua. With the Mexica formation of the multi-ethnic Triple Alliance
(Aztec Empire), culinary foodways became infused (Aztec cuisine).
For this reason and others, traditional Mexican cuisine was inscribed in 2010
on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
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Mariachi:
Is an ensemble of musicians that typically play ranchera, the regional Mexican music dating back to at least the 18th century, evolving over time in the countryside of various regions
Is an ensemble of musicians that typically play ranchera, the regional
Mexican music dating back to at least the 18th century, evolving over
time in the countryside of various regions of western Mexico. The
usual mariachi group today consists of as many as eight violins, two
trumpets and at least one guitar, including a high-pitched vihuela and
an acoustic bass guitar called a guitarrón, and all players taking turns
singing lead and doing backup vocals.
UNESCO recognized mariachi as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in hopes
of being a protected element of heritage; it joins six other entries on the
Mexican list of that category.
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Charrería is a sport and discipline arising from equestrian activities and livestock traditions used in the haciendas of old Mexico. Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain, most specifically the
Charrería is a sport and discipline arising from equestrian activities
and livestock traditions used in the haciendas of old Mexico.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain, most specifically the
municipality of Salamanca in the 16th century.
Charreria is the national sport of Mexico by excellence and in 2016,
and was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural
Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
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