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Sebastian Opazo-Hoell

Psychologist | Skier | Climber | Environmentalist

The Polar Bear Could Become Extinct by 2100

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The polar bear population could become extinct by 2100 due to climate change, according to research published in the journal Nature. Polar bears are spread across 19 distinct sub-populations in Canada, Alaska, Siberia, Svalbard Island, and Greenland. Their dwindling bodyweight undermines their chances of surviving Arctic winters without food. With temperatures warming twice as fast in the Arctic as the […]

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Sebastian Opazo | July 24, 2020
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The Weight of Gold: A Documentary Exploring The Mental Health Challenges Of Olympic Athletes

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Sebastian Opazo | July 24, 2020
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Chilean Police Detain Five People For Snowboarding In Farellones

Chilean police arrested five snowboarders yesterday for not carrying the necessary permits that allow movement in Farellones due to quarantine.  On Thursday 23rd in Chile, police were alerted of the presence of snowboarders riding without carrying the corresponding permits on route G-251. This route connects Farellones with Valle Nevado and is a recognized backcountry area. When the Chilean police arrived, […]

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Sebastian Opazo | July 24, 2020
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Gondola Connecting Two Canadian Resorts Is Back In The Game

The Banff-Norquay gondola is back in the game. Liricon Capital Ltd. has expressed interest in submitting a new proposal to the government for the approval of the project. The company’s first submission was denied last December by Parks Canada. The argument was that such an eco-transit hub would negatively affect public use of the Mount Norquay access road. Liricon Capital partner […]

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Sebastian Opazo | July 23, 2020
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Snow Just Keeps Accumulating in the Andes Forcing the Border Crossing of Pino Hachado to Remain Closed

The Andes mountains continue to accumulate snow, forcing the border crossing of Pino Hachado to remain closed. The Araucarias Pass that connects Chile and Argentina in the South was cleared on July 15th for the exclusive use of international transport, but it wasn’t enough. Pino Hachado Pass is also called the Araucarias Pass due to the trees that accompany the landscape […]

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Sebastian Opazo | July 21, 2020
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Breathing: The Key To Good Performance

Breathing provides the body and mind the oxygen it needs to function. We can live for some days without water and several weeks without food, but only a few minutes without oxygen. And even so, how often do you pay attention to your breathing. Breathing is the priority and vital function for the survival of every living being, and also […]

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Sebastian Opazo | July 20, 2020
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Brain Post: Why The First 20-Minutes Of The Day Could Determine Your Success

A correlation between the frequencies of brain waves and the state of the body shows that the first 20 minutes of your awakening can determine the success of your day.  This frequency range bridges the gap between our conscious thinking and subconscious mind. That time gap is when your subconscious mind soaks up information like a sponge. Whatever you feel, hear, […]

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Sebastian Opazo | July 17, 2020
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The Amazon Rainforest Registers the Highest Number of Wildfires For 13-Years

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Sebastian Opazo | July 17, 2020
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