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Environmental Impact of Forest Fires Source Picture : https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0414/6449/files/GW430_large.jpg?3322815239061019167 The flames that have recently engulfed a large portion of the forests in the West and Southwest may seem 'harmless' to those living far away, but such persistent wildfires can have a devastating impact on our environment and economy. Wildfires, which can occur from natural causes (less than 3 percent of wildland fires) or human carelessness and accidents, spread very quickly and clear  4 million to 5 million acres (1.6 million to 2 million hectares) of land in the U.S. every year . The number of outdoor fires is also astonishing. For example, between 2007 and 2011, local fire departments responded to an  estimated average of 334,200  brush, grass, and forest fires per year. This equals about 915 such fires per day! Focusing mostly on large forest fires, there are many positives for the environment...

Original text John Steinbeck (1902 – 1968) was an American writer best known for his novels about the social consequences of the great depression in America. His most famous works include Of Mice and Men (1937), The Grapes of Wrath (1939) and East of Eden (1952). He was awarded the Nobel prize for literature in 1962. “the writer is delegated to declare and to celebrate man’s proven capacity for greatness of heart and spirit—for gallantry in defeat, for courage, compassion and love. In the endless war against weakness and despair, these are the bright rally flags of hope and of emulation.” —Steinbeck, Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech 1962 John Steinbeck Short Biography John Steinbeck was born on 27th February, 1902 in Salinas, California. His family were descendants of German immigrants and lived in a small rural town. Steinbeck had a comfortable but modest upbringing. In the summer, he spent his time working on the nearby ranches to help with the harvest and earn money. His work...

The Sir Ninian Stephen/RG Menzies Scholarship in International Law will open again in 2018 following a review of the criteria and prospectus. We'd encourage you to keep checking back for updates on our work. Sir Robert was a strong and confident leader who showed compassion and loyalty, strived for excellence in all things and displayed true community spirit. The Menzies Foundation inspires and nurtures Australia’s future leaders. We look for students who will represent the Menzies ethos of being the best you can be, no matter where you start: taking risks, inspiring others and being willing to work hard. These leaders can be in a number of fields – allied health and medical research, law and engineering. Our outstanding alumni boasts world leaders in areas such as heart, allergy, bone, cancer and autism research, senior members of the judiciary and legal profession, polar and climate change experts, the founders of successful social enterprises, leading academics at natio...