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A wilting flower sits outside during a snow storm. An enviromental activist is a person that works towards protecting plants and animals in nature. The activists could end up hurting the Earth though with their actions and protests. (Photo by Kaili Martin) Helping or Hurting Environmental activism without purpose or solutions contributes to the problem more than it helps Remember back to US History class, when Martin Luther King Jr. stood at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC and twerked on national television, or when in protest to the Vietnam war, peace activists flew into Vietnam and set it ablaze with Napalm? Of course not. These protests would’ve been ridiculous instead of game changing if any of that was true. So, why does the climate hysteria that has gripped the world in recent months expect to be treated seriously? <strong>Star</strong>ting with #ShutDownDC, an event that aimed to block major highways to force government action. Instead, as recorded and later posted to social media, protestors twerked, littered and threw confetti (which they didn’t clean up) and glitter into the air. Glitter is awful for the environment; it kills marine life. That combined with the fact that several protestors thought “twerking” was a form of protest. It isn’t. Not to mention police had to, as journalist Julio Rosas reported, power a gas guzzling generator to destroy protestor-erected barricades. Great job, protestors. Then there’s Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old Swede who made headlines after sailing across the ocean in a zero-emission yacht to avoid a plane ride. Except she flew in a crew. Also, as Vox and Bloomberg explain, not only would Thunberg’s trek not decrease plane emissions for a single flight, but it’s counterproductive. Flying overseas is when planes are most environmentally friendly. It’s also impractical: not everyone can borrow a millionaire’s yacht. Upon arrival, Thunberg threw a temper tantrum at the UN, like a child. She has no moral supremacy because she’s a child, nor is she immune from critique. Thunberg been made a victim of climate hysteria, not climate destruction. Both of these were virtue signals. Real environmentalists aren’t twerking in DC or building custom yachts. They’re cleaning up trash. The same time as the DC protests, real activists went down to Los Angeles to clean up 50 tons of garbage. Even Stream Team in Missouri and Recycling Club at FHN have done more to save the planet than these “protests”. It’s time we stopped giving legitimacy to those who don’t deserve it. (Story by Connor Peper) Environmental activists get a bad wrap and are helpful and essential towards the future of our planet The earth is heating up. According to NASA, the earth has heated up about 0.8 degrees Celsius since 1880. This has been caused by the increased carbon emissions due to fossil fuels. The United Nations has stated that it has a goal to keep global warming to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius. For this to occur, action must be taken in order to change policies regarding carbon emissions. Environmental activists express their concern for the government to provide a better future for the planet. Environmental activists are key to getting policy to change regarding climate change. They communicate to the government their want for better policies on climate change. During the week of Sept. 20, there were a series of international climate protests demanding action to be taken against climate change, with CNN reporting 7.6 million people taking part. Without their voice, nobody would know their demand to prevent climate change, and policies would not change to prevent it. The EPA shows that 45 percent of global carbon emissions come from two countries, China and the United States. They only have nine and 12 climate laws respectively, relatively low compared to Brazil’s 28 climate laws. Brazil has about two thirds of the population of the United States, and yet they only account for about two percent of global carbon emissions. China and the United States need to regulate their carbon emissions, especially since they are two of the most industrialized nations in the world. The activists are demanding policies that would decrease carbon emissions by phasing out fossil fuels, creating sustainable agriculture and more. Activists hope to keep global warming to well below two degrees Celsius. Left untreated, climate change will lead to stronger storms, more droughts, heat waves and rising sea levels, according to the EPA. More people are going to be affected by global climate change, whether it be through more and frequent strong storms, or they may be displaced due to rising sea levels. Every voice is necessary to help get the world to act on climate change. (Story by Justin Christensen) Do environmental activists help or hurt the environment? “It is good for the enviroment, it allows others to see what others are doing for the enviroment. It spreads awareness.” Emma Musselman, 10 “They have admirable passion, but there is no actual effort being done by them or influenced by them.” Julian Washington, 9 “What enviromentalist do is imperative to the survival of the human race. Everybody should strive in one way or the other to protect the environment.” Logan Holloway, 10 42 FHNTODAY.COM | 11.20.19 | OPINIONS PAGE BY AADHI SATHISHKUMAR
WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE M&M’S Two of the best selling candies in America are evaluated. M&M’s are the better choice, for more reasons than just their delicious taste by Ivy Lowery ilowery408@g.fhsdschools.org Everyone has seen the bright, colorful, and seasonal advertisements and begged their parents for these candies at some point. Whether it’s chocolate bars or fruity sugar pellets, people of all ages love candy. Two of the most popular in sales and flavor come down to be evaluated by a candy enthusiast. M&Ms by the candy company MARS, or Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups by the arguably most famous chocolate company, Hershey’s. Who will win? Why should someone buy M&Ms instead of Reese’s? Other than the exceptionally smooth chocolatey taste, the price for each unit is a great amount lower than Reese’s. In a typical $5 candy bag for Halloween, there are 14 units of one piece Reese’s cups, and 21 packs of Fun Size M&Ms with 17 candies, 357 in total. This comes out to three and a half ounces worth of Reese’s Cups and a whopping 11 ounces of M&Ms. By buying M&Ms, you get more than triple the candy for your money. As well as getting more sugar filled delights, MARS offers more variety of M&M flavors such as the classic milk chocolate, hazelnut, almond and (Photo submitted by Gracie Bowman) First sold in 1941, M&M’s spill out next to a relative of theirs, Reese’s Pieces. Although the first Reese’s candy hit the shelves in 1928, its small, candy coated counterpart wasn’t seen until 49 years later in 1977. Despite the obvious inspiration that Reese’s took, they continue to rival M&M’s. (Photo by Aidyn Gleason) more. Unfortunately, Reese’s doesn’t have much variety: only various chocolates and Reece’s Pieces Cups. With more choices, the combinations and possibilities of flavors are endless. For some, the classic M&M cookie filled childhood memories with mouth-watering smells and smiles all around. With all these M&M flavors, you could make endless varieties of these cookies with M&Ms. What cookies or recipes can you make with Reese’s? Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups blend the taste of peanut butter and chocolate seamlessly, but have you ever come back to your car and had melted peanut butter and chocolate all over your seat or Christmas comes with many special things. One of the biggest ones is Christmas music. There is a great variety of Christmas songs in existence, like “Jingle Bells,” “All I Want for Christmas is You,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” and lots more. There is an ongoing debate as to when these tunes are appropriate to listen to. Some people are Christmas lovers and are happy with listening to Christmas music all year, while some people have a set time frame for when it is appropriate. The best time for Christmas music should be reserved for the Christmas season. Holiday music all year long is inappropriate. It should be saved for after Thanksgiving through New Year, however, because playing music year round would take away from some of the special quality of the music. Christmas music is special because it is only widely played around the holiday console? M&Ms were designed to prevent this very problem. Forrest Mars, Sr. came up with the idea in 1941 after seeing soldiers during the Spanish Civil War eating chocolate pellets with a hard candy casing. The candy was made with hard casing so the soldiers could carry them around during warm weather. So thanks to Mars’ great observation, you no longer have melted chocolate in your beautiful car. Although M&Ms have many benefits, both M&Ms by MARS and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups by Hershey’s are great candy in their own ways. The smooth pure taste of the classic chocolate candy is a beautifully crafted recipe, and is severely underrated. KEEP CHRISTMAS TO ITSELF The best time to hear Christmas music is after Thanksgiving by Justin Christensen 11justintc@gmail.com MORE INFO Check out some more facts about Reeses’ and M&Ms here : bit.ly/2MNK3MW season. If it was played every day, it would no longer be special, like any other song played on the radio. Some people absolutely detest Christmas music and would rather not hear it at all. They say it all sounds the same, upbeat and happy, which isn’t their style. That is very true, but that’s the point of it. It’s a happy MORE INFO Check out some popular Christmas music here: bit.ly/33XCAki time of year: people give gifts to each other, spend time with their families and much more. Christmas music reflects the overall feeling of the holiday: happiness and joy. Besides, lots of people really enjoy listening to Christmas music, so it still should be played widely during the holiday season. When played during the right times, Christmas music is a fun, special addition to the holiday season. To keep the special quality of Christmas music, the best time for it to be widely played would be just the Christmas season. PAGE BY JUSTIN CHRISTENSEN OPINIONS | 11.20.19 | FHNTODAY. COM 43
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