Game of the week: Niche by Playful Oasis
"Niche - a genetics survival game is a turn-based strategy game combined with simulation and roguelike elements. Shape your own species of animals based on real genetics. Keep your species alive against all odds, such as predators, climate change and spreading sickness."
I've been wanting to play this game for a long time. Help me make some new species and protect them from climate change, yeah?
See you in a few!
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Feature clip: Playing: Garden of the Sea by Neat Corporation
Welcome to ecofriendlyish - where I torment virtual penguins with sunflowers just like I torment our dogs with dog treats.
Book I'm reading this weekThe Secret Commonwealth by Philip Pullman
"The second volume of Sir Philip Pullman's The Book of Dust sees Lyra, now twenty years old, and her daemon Pantalaimon, forced to navigate their relationship in a way they could never have imagined, and drawn into the complex and dangerous factions of a world that they had no idea existed.
Pulled along on his own journey too is Malcolm; once a boy with a boat and a mission to save a baby from the flood, now a man with a strong sense of duty and a desire to do what is right."
This sucked. The direction of this series sucks. I am so, so, so bummed.
So far, I've read 19 of my 52 books for the year and I've been depressed for a few days about the Philip Pullman book.
News
Here's some interesting stuff going on in games & sustainability recently:
There's no one way to enjoy nature. How to find what works for you and get outside
"No matter how you access it, a growing body of research shows that nature has enormous emotional and cognitive benefits on people 'including improved attention, lower stress, better mood, reduced risk of psychiatric disorders and even upticks in empathy and cooperation.'" (thank you to a reader for sending this along!)
‘No Mow May’ Movement Seeks to Provide Food for Hungry Bees
"This is the first week in May, when many bees in the U.S. wake up from their winter hibernation and smell the flowers.
Now, you can support these essential pollinators in their search for nectar by participating in No Mow May and letting wildflowers grow on your lawn."
Why Knowing Your Area's 'Hardiness Zone' Can Keep Your Plants Alive
"While there many factors beyond this number that determine how successful a plant will be, understanding and using hardiness zones is a great first step for planning your garden this spring."
30% Of Americans Cite Climate Change As A Motivator To Move In 2022
"The impact of climate change and irregular weather patterns has caused 64% of Americans surveyed to cite climate change or better weather as a reason to move this year."
