When we examine phenomena like the Northern California wildfires and realize that tragedies like these are happening at a pace four times they were of half a century ago, we’re faced with some important decisions that are purely about right …
Tag: Climate Change
Was Obama Terrified of Coal?
Frequent commenter MarcoPolo writes: How much difference a mere nine months can make! One of President Obama’s few real accomplishments was his irrational hatred of the US coal industry. In a mere eight years, President Obama contributed to massive job …
From Guest Blogger Devin Morrissey: Maintaining Parks and Wildlife Preserves After a Natural Disaster
Hurricanes Irma and Harvey have caused billions of dollars of damage to the infrastructures of both Texas and Florida. An unfortunate casualty in the aftermath of these natural disasters is the destruction of parks and wildlife refuges that are intended …
From Guest Blogger Marcus: Going Green at the Grassroots Level–Is It Worth It?
Can a homeowner really benefit from adopting environmentally sustainable habits into their daily living? The reality is that the average person probably won’t bother to ask this question at all. But if one stops to consider the current trends of …
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From Guest Blogger Devin Morrissey: The Need for Social Reform in the Face of Climate Change
Technology alone isn’t going to save humanity from the effects of climate change. Headlines claiming otherwise might make for great slices of clickbait, but they aren’t being entirely truthful. While new technological innovations this year like increasingly affordable solar panels …
Are There Areas In Which Scientists Simply Can’t Be Trusted?
Astronomers have discovered over 2000 exoplanets, some of which have a startling resemblance to our Earth. Cancer patients are twice as likely to survive for a decade or more than they were 40 years ago. Today, your cell phone has more computing power in …
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From Guest Blogger Ian Craft: Could Water Pumps “Refreeze” The Arctic?
Whether you keep abreast of global issues or not, chances are you will be aware of global warming and the threat that it poses to our planet. Polar ice caps are rapidly melting due to steadily increasing global temperatures, and …
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From Guest Blogger Bobbi Peterson: The Relationship Between Climate Change and Natural Disasters
No question or debate exists about whether the planet’s global climate is warming, it simply is. Meteorological data shows that quite clearly. Some people may argue the cause of it, but no matter who or what is causing climate change, …
Can Trump Turn This Around?
There’s a meme going around Facebook that suggests that Trump’s record-setting low approval rating could be ameliorated if he’d stop acting like a crazy person. This is 100% true. Think for a second: What would you or I do in …
Live from Hartford, CT
Craig Shields, reporting from Hartford, CT, the home of Trinity College, where the class of 1977 is celebrating its 40th reunion. Thrilled to be here. The attendance at events like this is self-selecting; those who aren’t able to have a …
