The January birth flowers are the carnation, a positive symbol of love, fascination, and gratitude and the snowdrop which stands for innocence and purity. Zodiac signs: Capricorns (Dec 22 – Jan 20) are invested in working hard to make things better in the real world while Aquarians (Jan 21 – Feb 18) are known as the “eccentric professor” of the zodiac who always think outside the box.
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HAPPY NEW year!
What will 2023 have in store? Here are some fast forecasts:
• UN finally delivers a climate plan to reduce emissions caused by the global shipping industry. — Climate Home News
• 10% of reading glasses will be connected to the internet and 90% of the global population will have a supercomputer in their pocket —Business Insider
• Cost of solar panels, per watt, equals 1 USD. —Scientific American
• World sales of electric vehicles reach 8,546,667. —CleanTechnica
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The Earth is at Perihelion. Today the Earth is closest to the sun, at its perihelion (also known as apogee). This happens about two weeks after the winter solstice. While this is a natural occurrence that does not result in any evident changes in the Earth’s climate, it is a day to understand the planetary phenomenon and the importance of the sun, the centre of our solar system.
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In the winter, birds need shelter to breed and for protection from cold, wind, snow and their enemies, such as hawks,
