Despite an increase in extreme weather events like hurricanes, the average wind speed on land has dropped significantly. This counterintuitive phenomenon, known as "global terrestrial stilling," is likely caused by global warming reducing the temperature differential between the poles and the equator, which is the primary driver of wind.
It's a misconception that taking in more air equals more oxygen for the body. In fact, breathing too much or too fast constricts blood vessels, cutting off circulation and reducing oxygen absorption in cells. Slower, lighter breathing increases circulation and allows the body to do more with less effort.
Early opposition to renewable energy isn't new. When the first wind-powered generator was invented in Scotland in 1887, local coal mine owners successfully convinced the public to reject free electricity from the inventor, framing the new technology as demonic to protect their own profits.
The Chernobyl nuclear disaster was only discovered by the West because an unusual southeasterly wind blew radiation toward Sweden. Had the wind blown in its normal direction, the Soviets might have concealed the incident indefinitely, potentially altering the timeline for the collapse of the USSR, which followed five years later.
Contrary to the idea of linear progress, human evolution has had detrimental effects on our health. Over centuries, our mouths have grown smaller, leaving insufficient room for teeth to grow straight and constricting our airways. This is a primary cause of modern afflictions like sleep apnea, snoring, and asthma.
Functions we consider involuntary, like heart rate, immune response, and body temperature, can be consciously influenced. By controlling the breath, we can directly tap into the autonomic nervous system, enabling us to shift between a 'fight or flight' state and a 'rest and digest' state to manage stress and improve health.