The thirtieth:
Time to remember
Article published in March 2014
Most of our planet is covered with water (oceans). Above the earth, we have the atmosphere. And the dry land (continents) is the space reserved for us, human beings. What we call “the world we live in” is a finite territory, and to a good extent, is custom made for our existence.
Part of the dry land is not liveable due to temperature extremes. The frozen land around the south pole, and other areas spread around the globe, like the Sahara, are some examples. Our body internal temperature is around 36°C. We are very sensitive to the external temperature: it affects our body’s equilibrium and our well being.
To live in the midst of the ocean is possible. Some projects of marine platforms are pointed as a solution for countries that have small territories. To live immersed in water, artificially, is also a reality. Inside a submarine, we have temperature and pressure of the earth’s surface created by equipment. But both are expensive alternatives.
In analogy to the see, to live in the atmosphere, or above it, is also possible: inside an airplane or a space station. Inside them, temperature and pressure, similar to those found in the earth’s surface is recreated, and we can also live there.
Underground cities exist in projects, to be used in case of war. Life in other planets is still a mistery to be unveiled: first, it would be necessary to find a planet with conditions similar to our Earth’s, and then, create an efficient mean of transportation to colonize it.
Nothing is better than taking care of our good old Earth. Keep the cities we live in clean and organized, reducing the amount of pollutants, replanting forests and protecting the natural sources of water. Like poets once said, our planet is unique: it is the only one…
Natura Futura 