“Methinks I am a prophet new inspired And thus, expiring, do foretell of him: His rash fierce blaze of riot cannot last, For violent fires soon burn out themselves; Small show'rs last long, but sudden storms are short; He tires betimes that spurs too fast betimes; With eager feeding doth choke the feeder; Light vanity, insatiate cormorant, Consuming means, soon preys upon itself.” MeanLongShowsLightLastsFireInspiredStormViolentVanityProphetFierceFeedingTirePreyConsumingRiotChokeHasteSpursBurn Out Author:William Shakespeare
“Australia is the only island continent on the planet, which means that changes caused by planet-warming pollution - warmer seas, which can drive stronger storms, and more acidic oceans, which wreak havoc on the food chain - are even more deadly here.” MeanSeaPlanetsOceanStrongerStormChainsIslandsAustraliaPollutionContinentsHavocFood Chain Author:Jeff Goodell
“I can't overrule gravity or turn away an approaching hurricane. I'm powerless over those things, yet this doesn't mean that I can't act with responsibility. I can pack provisions and head to my cellar as a storm approaches.” MeanI CanTurnsResponsibilityApproachStormGravityPacksPowerlessProvisionHurricanesCellars Author:Peg O'Connor