Ocean of Knowledge with Victor

ADDRESSING FIVE KEY AREAS FOR CHANGE  Part 2 - Emissions  (TRANSCRIPT) by: Rob Hanson, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Monolith. Welcome to The Climate Crisis: Addressing Five Key Areas for Change. This lesson is Emissions. pexels.com-photo   In this lesson, we’ll examine a strategy for transitioning to clean energy. We’ll look at the role of hydrogen in greenhouse gas emissions. And we will review the new processes and technologies to reduce and remove carbon emissions from the air.    This lesson was written by Rob Hanson, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Monolith, a U.S.based startup. At Monolith, he leads the development of next-generation technology for producing low cost, low-emission hydrogen and carbon black, an important raw material used in the manufacture of rubber and plastic. Prior to Monolith, Hanson served as the global director of product management for AREVA Solar, the solar division of the world’s largest nuclear compa...

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ADDRESSING FIVE KEY AREAS FOR CHANGE  Part 1 - Forests by: Jonah Busch, Climate Economics Fellow at Conservation International. Why forest? Pexels.com - photo This lesson was written by Jonah Busch, an environmental economist who studies climate change and tropical deforestation. He is the author of more than thirty-five scientific papers and the co-author of the book “Why Forests? Why Now? The Science, Economics, and Politics of Tropical Forests and Climate Change.” He is a Climate Economics Fellow at Conservation International.    The biggest cause of climate change, by far, is burning fossil fuels. But the second biggest cause of climate change is deforestation, mostly in the tropics. If deforestation were a country, it would be the third-largest greenhouse gas emitter after China and the United States. The good news is deforestation can be stopped and even reversed. And reversing deforestation doesn’t just cool the climate; it has many other benefits too.   ...

Dorcas Mushimbami, a make-up artist and hairdresser(Young Entrepreneur)   E. Diane White, an  entrepreneur, mentor and advocate for gender equality, spent much of her career promoting opportunity for women and girls. Women are necessary contributors to economic development and creating jobs. And in the quest for equal opportunity, men have and should continue to play important roles — accepting that women are entrepreneurs, that they must have access to financing, and that their inclusion in business networks is critical to any country’s entrepreneurial success.  Women, as farmers, entrepreneurs, traders and innovators, are key to unlocking economic growth. When women succeed, they produce a multiplier effect, investing a greater share of their earnings in the well-being of their families and community, creating long-term benefits for generations to come. But women face barriers that limit their contribution and hamper their progress. They’re held back by discriminatory ...

Subject: Re: Dear Victor, Congratulations on Your YALI Network Membership Card!  Dear YALI Network team, Thank you so much for sending me my YALI Network membership card. I am honored and proud to be part of this amazing community of young African leaders who are committed to making a positive difference in their countries and the world. I appreciate the opportunity to access the valuable resources, training, and support that the YALI Network offers. I have learned a lot from the online courses, podcasts, blogs, and initiatives that you provide. They have helped me develop my skills and knowledge in various areas, such as leadership, entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and public management. I am excited to use my YALI Network membership card to show my affiliation and network with other members. I think it is a great way to promote the YALI Network and inspire others to join the movement. I have already printed the card and added it to my social media profiles and email signature...

    Ending Violence Against Women and Girls -pexels.com photo     Ending Violence Against Women and Girls  In this lesson, we will discuss the brutal facts surrounding violence against women and girls, such as the high prevalence, health, and economic impacts of this human rights violation, and the devastating consequences for individuals, families, communities, and societies (UN Women, n.d.). We will also talk about the responsibility that men have in preventing gender-based violence, and we will learn about some of the approaches to addressing it.  Since 2009, some experts have been part of a global campaign to activate youth to stop the violence against women and girls through a global initiative called the Man Up Campaign (Man Up Campaign, n.d.). This campaign challenges each of us to “man up” and declare that violence against women and girls must end. It uses the universal platforms of sport, music, technology, and the arts to partner with young men a...

Photo taken by Dr. Ndelemeti, during our prayer and fasting at Agape Baptist Church. Here are some exam strategies that might be useful for your preparation: - Get enough sleep: Your mind has been working hard since you started studying. Getting some good night's sleep will help your mind stay focused during the exams. (UBC, 2020). -Eat and drink healthily: Avoid sugar and caffeine, as they can affect your brain function and mood. Choose foods and drinks that nourish your body and mind. (UBC, 2020). - Review and summarize your notes: Go over all the notes you have taken and make summaries of the main points. This will help you consolidate your learning and identify any gaps in your knowledge. (UBC, 2020). -Exercise regularly: Physical activity can reduce stress and improve your mental and physical well-being. Go for a run or a walk, or do some jumping jacks at home. (Healthline, 2022). Strategies to manage exam anxiety: The first step to manage exam anxiety is to identify the caus...

  What does it mean to take ownership of your own learning? pexels.com-photo To take ownership of your own learning means not waiting for someone to push you to learn something. It means doing it because you love it and are motivated by it, not because you are told to do so. It is something you enjoy, something you want to do without being instructed or directed. In other words, you are a "self-directed learner" (Uopeople, 2021). Self-directed learning gives you more advantages because you do it at your own pace. You do it because you are interested in it, not because you have to. Self-directed learning can be improved by using various strategies and resources. (Ted Talk Conference, 2014). What is the difference between active and passive learning? According to Uopeople (2021), "Active learning is when you do activities, such as reading, writing, discussions or problem solving, which encourage you to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the information being looked at....

  How I was Extrinsically Motivated? motivated by the results of the process. (Photo by Rodnae productions- on pexels.com Extrinsic motivation is the type of motivation that comes from the results of the process, not the process itself. The focus is on the end goal, not the activity. The activity does not satisfy the learner, but the outcome does. (Deci & Gagne, 2005). Personal Example One of the reasons why I wanted to learn English was to communicate fluently and avoid being laughed at. I imagined how my situation would improve by learning the language. I hoped that my friend would stop mocking me. I also wanted to speak one of the most widely used languages in the world. My motivation was the outcome, not the learning process. How I was Intrinsically Motivated? Doing it because you love it. Pexels.com -photo Intrinsic motivation is the opposite of extrinsic motivation. When you are intrinsically motivated, you do an activity because you find it enjoyable or satisfying, not ...

Stress can affect our happiness and healthy- pexels.com photo Why Stress Management is Important? Stress is part of our lives, but it should be managed. No matter how skillful we are in time management, we cannot completely get rid of stress. (Uopeople, 2021). If stress gets out of control, it can affect our happiness and health. We need to learn how to manage stress if we want to be healthy and happy in our lives and day-to-day activities. (Uopeople, 2021). Living with high levels of stress is dangerous. Lawrence et al. (2020) write that "If you’re living with high levels of stress, you’re putting your entire well-being at risk. Stress wreaks havoc on your emotional equilibrium, as well as your physical health." (para. 2). In addition, high levels of stress affect how we think and hinder us from enjoying life. (Lawrence et al., 2020). Though stress cannot be completely eliminated, it can be controlled. We should learn how to manage it, how to live with it, and how to use it...

critical thinking is about gathering and analyzing information - photo from pexels.com HOW DOES CRITICAL THINKING RELATE TO PEER ASSESSMENT? Critical thinking is the skill of gathering and analyzing information to come up with new conclusions or perspectives. (Uopeople, 2021). In academic writing, critical thinking involves using evidence, logic, and reasoning to support your claims and arguments. (Uopeople, 2021). Peer assessment is the process of giving and receiving feedback from other students on your work. At the University of the People, peer assessment involves posting your assignment in a discussion forum and evaluating three other students' assignments. (Uopeople, 2021). Critical thinking and peer assessment are closely related, because both require you to examine and evaluate the quality and validity of information. To assess your peers' work, you need to apply critical thinking skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of their arguments, and to provide constr...