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The National
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The National
Danish influencer slammed for 'damaging' Skye beauty spot
August Vallat, who goes by the username outdoorgingerchannel and has more than a million followers on Instagram alone, has been told to 'show some respect' after he allegedly damaged a protected beauty spot in the Outer Hebrides. Locals reportedly discovered scorched trees, felled birch wood, and discarded bottles at the Cuillin Hills, near Glenbrittle, which prompted widespread outrage on social media. Vallat, who regularly promotes the ethics of leaving no trace while camping outdoors in his videos, has been accused of hypocrisy after allegedly leaving the area where he stayed 'like a festival site'. Walkers visiting the site after Vallat had stayed allegedly found burnt grass, food wrappers, and trees damaged, the International Business Times reported. READ MORE: Plans for Sicilian-flavoured spaghetti Western backed entirely by female funders Vallat has reportedly deleted several posts from social media relating to his time at Glenbrittle and has blocked people from commenting on certain videos on his Instagram account. In one video posted on Wednesday, which is still on his Instagram, Vallat states he's going to 'survive' in Scotland for three days. In the short clip, he can be seen using an open fire on top of what appears to be a grass verge. Later in the same video, he can be seen, along with two other men he said were Scots, adding what appears to be tree branches to the open fire. Vallat says at the end of the video: 'It's more beautiful than most of the nature I have seen in my life.' However, people have been quick to criticise the Dane with one person commenting under the video: 'What a shame that you think it's ok to come to the Isle of Skye and cut down trees. 'Spread rubbish everywhere. Damage the ground with your fires. 'You then complained when a well known mountaineer 'hurt your feelings' for telling you to clear up your rubbish as you camped on the Cuillin, one of the most spectacular places in the world. 'Unbelievable. Go and educate yourself.' Meanwhile, a second person said: 'Scotland is 'the most beautiful nature' you've seen, yet you choose to come here and cut down trees, leave scars on the landscape from your fire and basically leave it less beautiful than when you arrived. 'How dare you treat our country like this. 'If you actually give a shit about the outdoors, I hope that you take a good hard look at how you have been behaving and think about what you are encouraging your followers to do. They added: 'Show some respect for these beautiful places that you are lucky enough to travel through and the people who live here.' In another video, Vallat and the two other men are then seen drinking bottles of beer while standing in a waterfall. One person commented: 'Leave no trace means exactly that — leave no trace. 'You should be ashamed of the way you vandalised the natural environment.' However, Vallat has denied the claims that he left any of the areas in poor states after he visited them, as he said the reports were 'fake news'. He said: 'The article is fake news. We did not leave any trash behind us at the campsite. 'I don't even know how this got in a journal. 'I have been camping for three years, and I have never had a problem like this so don't believe in everything you see on the Internet.'
Time Business News
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
Rasool Rezvani (RZ) Named Among the Most Influential Crypto Figures of 2025
UAE – June 2025 – Rasool Rezvani, widely known in the blockchain industry as RZ, has officially been recognized as one of the Top Crypto Entrepreneurs of 2025, according to a recent feature by International Business Times ( This high-profile accolade highlights RZ's exceptional contributions to the evolution of blockchain technology and his growing global influence in the world of decentralized finance (DeFi), tokenization, and Web3 innovation. Born in Iran and currently based in the UAE, RZ has quickly risen to become a driving force in the crypto and blockchain arena. His pioneering work centers around the RZ Ecosystem—a comprehensive blockchain infrastructure that seamlessly blends gamification, tokenomics, decentralized applications, and advanced Web 3.0 tools. What distinguishes RZ from others in the space is his successful track record of tokenizing over 20 businesses across a variety of sectors, including: Luxury Goods Global Equities Online Gaming Fashion Insurance Energy Financial Services By integrating blockchain technology into these traditionally centralized industries, RZ has demonstrated a rare ability to deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready decentralized systems. Among his standout ventures is Coin Factory, a Swiss-based entity that serves as a global launchpad for tokenization projects. Under RZ's leadership, Coin Factory has become a hotbed for high-value digital asset initiatives and cutting-edge economic frameworks adopted by internationally recognized brands. RZ's approach is deeply rooted in strategic foresight and technical excellence. His projects are widely praised for combining: Gamified User Engagement Fair Profit-Sharing Models Real-World Utility Decentralized Governance This rare blend of vision and execution continues to attract attention from both retail users and institutional investors, earning him a place among the most forward-thinking leaders in the blockchain sector. As blockchain adoption accelerates across the globe, RZ remains focused on building inclusive, borderless digital ecosystems. His platforms not only empower users economically but also push the boundaries of what decentralized technology can achieve. With a relentless entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for innovation, Rasool Rezvani is not just influencing the present state of crypto—he's helping shape its future. Instagram: @rz_rasoul MetaGamesCoin: Ranking Platform: RZCoin: RZUSD: Insurance Platform: …and many more innovative ventures soon to come. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Mount Roraima: The 'lost world' isolated for millions of years that Indigenous people call the 'house of the gods'
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. QUICK FACTS Name: Mount Roraima Location: Tripoint between Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana Coordinates: 5.131793939771963, -60.758709443048986 Why it's incredible: The mountain looks like a floating island from the sky. Mount Roraima is a plateau with near-vertical sides that sits on the triple border point between Brazil, Venezuela and Guyana. The plateau is often encircled by a ring of clouds, which makes the summit look like an island floating in the sky. The mountain towers 9,219 feet (2,810 meters) above the surrounding savanna, jutting out like a giant tabletop. Geologists call this kind of formation a "tepui," which means "house of the gods" in the language of the Pemon, the local Indigenous people. The Pemon believe tepuis to be sacred, and that Mount Roraima is the stump of a supernatural tree that held all the fruit and vegetables of the world until a mythical figure named Makunaima felled it, according to the International Business Times. But scientists have another explanation for how Mount Roraima came to be. Tepuis are exclusively found in South America, and specifically in Venezuela and western Guyana, where they number more than 100. According to the Geological Society of London, tepuis are the remnants of a huge block of sandstone that formed in this region around 1.8 billion years ago as large sand dunes slowly solidified into rock. Over the next 1.5 billion years, other types of rock accumulated on top of the sandstone, but these layers were eroded away roughly 180 million years ago, according to the Geological Society. Wind and water then went to work on the sandstone, carving out the giant, steep-sided plateaus we see today, according to Geology Science. Finally, geologic uplift raised the plateaus to their current height, according to Geology Science. Related: Snake Island: The isle writhing with vipers where only Brazilian military and scientists are allowed Like other tepuis, Mount Roraima's summit harbors a "lost world" ecosystem that has been sheltered from the surrounding region for about 70 million to 90 million years, according to a 2012 study. Much remains unknown about the way that tepui ecosystems have assembled and evolved, but researchers estimate that a high proportion of the flora and fauna on the summits are endemic, meaning that they aren't found elsewhere. For example, about one-third of the vegetation found at the top of all tepuis, including carnivorous plants and orchids, is endemic, according to the World Wildlife Fund. MORE INCREDIBLE PLACES —The Bungle Bungles: Towering domes in the Australian outback that contain traces of the earliest life-forms on Earth —El Ojo: The mysterious floating island in Argentina's swampland that looks like a perfectly round eye —Upheaval Dome: Utah's 'belly button' that has divided scientists since its discovery However, the 2012 study found that these ecosystems aren't completely isolated. The researchers analyzed the DNA of four tree frog species living on separate tepuis to determine whether these species have had any contact with each other in the past 70 million years. The scientists discovered that the frogs shared a common ancestor as recently as 5.3 million years ago, suggesting that tree frogs — and perhaps other creatures as well — can migrate up and down the cliffs of tepui formations. Rare nectar-sucking birds and other unusual creatures, such as the Roraima black frog (Oreophrynella quelchii), thrive at the top of Mount Roraima thanks to pools of crystal-clear water and streams that feed waterfalls down the tepui's sides. These cascades are fed by rainwater and include the Crystal Valley Falls and Triple Point Falls. Mount Roraima's summit and its incredible views are accessible to tourists, but ascending to the top requires a multi-day trek through challenging terrain, according to Geology Science. Discover more incredible places, where we highlight the fantastic history and science behind some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth.
