Ryan Ratkowski

When you are looking up into the air you are sometimes able to see an airplane fly by. Airplanes fly in the troposphere which is the lowest part of the atmosphere. #apesair @franklinlorax

The suns rays are able reach the earth’s atmosphere. Some reflect of the earth and back into space, but some get trapped causing warmth. #apesair @franklinlorax

@DC518445apes @franklinlorax It is crazy to think the some of the suns rays get trapped on earth. #apesair @franklinlorax

We humans live in the troposphere, along with all other living things. This layer also contains things such as weather and airplanes. It can be up to 10 miles high. #apesair @franklinlorax

@VS508588apes @franklinlorax It is crazy to think that it can be up to 10 miles high! #apesair @franklinlorax

I make sure to always turn off the lights before I leave the room I was in. This makes sure that I am saving the energy in my house and helping the environment overall. #apesenergy @franklinlorax

Although wind power isn't the most efficient way of gathering energy, it is very clean and renewable. That is the reason behind wind farms such as this one below. #apesenergy @franklinlorax

@DE512421apes @VS508588apes @franklinlorax I wish that there were ways to make wind power more efficient because it is so clean. #apesenergy @franklinlorax

Since I live in Franklin, this light is being powered by a coal fire plant. The coal is burned to heat up water which turns into steam, which flows into a turbine, which turns a generator, producing electricity. #apesenergy @franklinlorax

@VS508588apes @franklinlorax I also have lights powered by a coal fire plant. #apesenergy @franklinlorax

There are a lot of potted plants around the house. For them, permeable soil is the best for their growth. #apesland @franklinlorax

@JD516516apes @franklinlorax I love going to the beach also.

I really like going to the beach. However this unit I learned that sand has high permeability. This means that sandy textures have large pore spaces that allow rainfall to drain quickly through the soil #apesland @franklinlorax

@MF508412Apes @franklinlorax My neighbors had also cut down trees and then replaced them. #apesland @franklinlorax

My neighbor planted these trees about a year ago after they cut some down in their yard. This is a great example of sustainably as they replaced the trees that were removed. This results in positives for the future and positives for the current time. @franklinlorax #apesland

I'm happy that there are no laws that restrict the number of kids in a family household. So that I still am able to have my three sisters in my house. #apespop @franklinlorax

@DudorSamuel @franklinlorax I love trail mix for travel also. #apespop @franklinlorax

When going on backpacking trips, it's very important to bring the right type of food. Trail mix is a perfect snack for backpacking! The carbohydrates, proteins, and fats all make sure the body is well nourished for a day in the wilderness! #apespop @franklinlorax

@AK517960apes @franklinlorax I have siblings also! I'm happy there is no limit to the number of kids. #apespop @franklinlorax

Here is a picture of me and my siblings! thankfully we are not in a country that has laws limiting the amount of kids a family could have or else i wouldn’t have met some of my best friends! @franklinlorax #apespop