Much Needed News (2021)
2021 was supposed to be an erase button for 2020. Not an erase and forget about the atrocities we have endured, but an erase and a redraw, where the new year could potentially have some better outcomes and vibes. These expectations are pretty high but honestly, the bar is very low. All we are asking for is maybe not the countrywide wildfires, lack of mask use, and the ignoring of obvious climate change figures drawn up by our government. However, my 2021 has simply been a continuation of the atrocities that began in 2020. Like the 100th Old Town Road remix, 2021 is the exhausted, unnecessary remix of 2020. With photos of sick and distressed polar bears being threatened by the new oil drilling in the Arctic and the gloomy photos of the Capitol being stormed showing up on my timeline, all I see is a 2.0 version of last year. However, I am here to offer a needed “pick me up” by sharing some events to look forward to in 2021, that may restore your faith in this year.
A new NASA intelligence rover will touch down on Mars in February. (Oh how nice it would be just to leave Earth and start over somewhere new.) It is called the Perseverance Rover and will be scanning Mars looking for signs of ancient life and bringing back rocks, pebbles, and dirt. You can visit the online website, read about its fascinating journey thus far, and tune in on February 18 to watch the Rover touch down on the Red Planet.
The next bit of excitement comes from the rescheduling of the Tokyo Olympics to July 2021. We can look forward to indulging in some amazing gymnastic performances, swimming, and basketball games while cheering on Team USA.
The 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World will be celebrated on October 1st of 2021. This marks half a century of putting smiles on children’s faces, (and selling overpriced water), but the fun Mickey ear straws make it worth it! In celebration, Disney will be putting on the largest nighttime spectacular ever at Disney’s EPCOT.
This year should be a great year for climate change. With the United Nations Climate Change Summit scheduled for this November, some big players like China are looking to make pledges to cut emissions and finally start acting on this imminent threat. To do your part in helping the climate, make sure to sign petitions, and be active and educated. We all have to act in order to make a change!
The last piece of exciting news is the Queen of England is turning 95. She will be the first British monarch to reach this applause-worthy age and a new 5-pound coin will be released to commemorate her birthday. These coins are set to be released later in 2021!
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The year 2020 was very tiring and to say the least exhausting. The preview we have gotten for 2021 has not been all too good. Your post was very uplifting and made me optimistic for what is yet to come. I am eager to watch the Olympics since it is now scheduled for 2021 in July. I am very eager to see what changes will happen with climate change. Its nice to know that China is eager to make a big change.
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