Environment
The Great Disappearing Act
Dec 18th
Science has identified about 2 million species of living things on the earth. Estimates are that there may be anywhere from 5 to 100 million total. If we continue on our current path, 1 million species will disappear… in the next 40 years! Other things you can eventually kiss goodbye… Wine, New Orleans (among other coastal cities), Pacific Salmon, Glaciers, Coral Reefs, and yes, Polar Bears.
Copenhagen Agreement Unlikely
Dec 17th
While the next 24 hours are the most crucial, the over-all feeling at Copenhagen is that no agreement will be reached, not even an interim political agreement. Poor countries say the rich countries are to blame for destroying the planet and are not doing enough. They seek much more funding from rich nations, and rich nations, particularly the US, appear intent on limiting their contribution to as little as possible. The US has announced it is in agreement with being part of a 100 billion dollar fund to help poorer nations adapt to Climate Change. However the US (typically) did not say to what extent they would contribute, while at the same time attaching conditions to their involvement, namely that a firm agreement be reached this week (again, unlikely) and that China provide greater transparency surrounding their efforts. And so it goes…
Climate Change – It’s time to move on
Oct 22nd
The percentage of Americans who think Global Warming is a very serious problem – has dropped – from 44% down to 35%. Clearly the present demands of life – the high cost of fuel, healthcare, and an unstable economy, to name a few – overshadow the long term survivability of the human race. So let’s stop beating a dead horse. The ongoing banter on how to stop Climate Change is now nothing more than spitting in the wind! Whenever I read something regarding the debate, I picture Nero and his fiddle. We’ve wasted the opportunity. Get over it! More >
Climate Change – The New World
Sep 1st
I’ve been reading news articles regarding climate change since the mid-80’s or so. I forget exactly when – perhaps 25 years ago. It started with a Newsweek cover article. The cover itself showed a graphic of a sweating family. I was so alarmed by that story that it never really left my mind. Over time, I kept my eye on the issue, telling others when I had the chance, often being thought of as some sort of wacko. More >
