The Justice Department revealed Tuesday that special counsel Robert Muellerâs investigation into alleged Russian collusion in the 2016 presidential election has cost taxpayers over $3.2 million since Mueller was appointed to oversee the probe in May.
âThe Cloudâs Veilâ. Even though the rain hides the stars, even though the mist swirls the hills, even when the dark clouds veil the sky, God is by my side. Even when the sun shall fall in sleep, even when at dawn the sky shall weep, even in the night when storms shall rise, God is by my side.
Quick Answer. Earthâs atmosphere protects life on the surface by filtering deadly ultraviolet radiation, destroying most meteors that pass through it and retaining heat. The atmosphere also provides oxygen to humans and carbon dioxide to plants. The atmosphere consists of five layers and is approximately 60 miles thick. The layer closest to the surface is called the troposphere, and it provides the majority of the planetâs oxygen. This layer is also responsible for weather, including rain, which protects Earth's inhabitants from drought and starvation.