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How Big is the Sun on Other Planets (and Moons)

It might be great (or necessary) to live on another planet. Mars is a prime candidate because of its proximity to Earth. But there could be subsequent places to live, once Mars has been successfully colonized. There's a good chance humans will catch the colonization fever once more. Here's what the Sun would look like if we lived on other planets (and the moons of other planets).

When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do

https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2019/apr/10/filling-a-gap-the-clandestine-gang-fixing-rome-illegally

How I Met Your Neanderthal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdYwMLSNHnU

What's that smell? Methane on Mars!

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/apr/01/scientists-uncover-potential-source-methane-mars

LEGAL CLIMATE CHANGE: Judge opens door to more civil disobedience

What do you think are the ramifications of this ruling?  How will ordinary people respond during protests?  Is this the beginning of a new era of climate activism? https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/pipeline-protesters-boston-protest-not-guilty-climate-change-karenna-gore-mary-ann-driscoll-a8276851.html

Threats and avocados; if Trump closes the border

BBC News - What happens if Trump closes the border? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47741926

On the topic of former colonial powers and responsibility

I remembered this article that we discussed in our unit about Power, Liberty, and Society.  Do you? BBC News - Benin artworks: France to return thrones and statues http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-46324174