triggered by: http://www.fltimes.com/opinion/our-opinion-dec-decision-a-clear-victory-for-fl/article_6f0b82af-226b-5ad0-b54e-66d27f9ee173.html and https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/2018/07/12/dec-rejects-plan-crestwood-propane-storage-facility-seneca-lake/779605002/ published at: http://www.fltimes.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/letter-kudos-to-gas-free-seneca-others-in-fl/article_4e3504ea-6098-53a7-9240-e4f4f1de6def.html It’s always a pleasure to see a victory in the continuing war against the exploration for, the production of, and the use of fossil fuels. In a world where records are being broken daily for climate affected data ranging from heat, drought, wildfires, glacier melting, the severity of storms, … Continue reading Salt Cavern Storage of Gas, LTE to Finger Lakes Times, published July 15, 2018
Month: August 2018
Cayuga Fracked Gas Plant, LTE to Lansing Star, published July 6, 2018
Triggered by: http://www.lansingstar.com/news-page/15015-power-plant-to-repower-with-natural-gas Published at: http://www.lansingstar.com/opinions/15067-letters-cayruga-operating-company-projects Cayuga Operating Company recently proposed construction of an 18 megawatt, 75-acre solar farm on its 434-acre site in northwest Lansing. Kudos to what would be the largest solar farm in upstate New York. Unfortunately, the company also wants to switch its nearby coal-fired 155-megawatt plant to compressed natural gas that will … Continue reading Cayuga Fracked Gas Plant, LTE to Lansing Star, published July 6, 2018
A sci-fi/fantasy book to catch [Likely the inspiration for the movie “Avatar”]
An email from Portalist sent me off to read "Midworld" -- likely the inspiration for the amazing 3-D movie "Avatar." I don't think I will ever forget the thrill of the helicopter rounding into the land of full-height islands floating in the air. Have always regretted that I will only go to another planet with … Continue reading A sci-fi/fantasy book to catch [Likely the inspiration for the movie “Avatar”]
Public has right to speak up that legally can’t be ignored by those trying to dismantle environmental rules and regulations
http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/402241-judge-rules-against-trump-administrations-attempt-to-delay-clean? Judge rules against Trump attempt to delay Obama water rule By Miranda GreenAugust 16, 2018 - 05:33 PM EDT Getty Images A district court judge issued a ruling Thursday that overturns the Trump administration's delay of the implementation of the Clean Water Rule. The decision put a nationwide injunction on the administration's suspension rule, reinstating the Obama-era rule -- … Continue reading Public has right to speak up that legally can’t be ignored by those trying to dismantle environmental rules and regulations
Water shortage often a cross border problem, e.g., United States and Mexico
https://qz.com/1353831/in-a-warming-world-the-fight-for-water-can-push-nations-apart-or-bring-them-together/ This is a wonderful, but very media-rich, article about the water problem in just one part of the world. It happens to be the most visible one for many Americans, but there are other places around the world that affect many more people. This will take time to read, but it's worth it.
W.H. Smith put together a fine list of Scandinavian crime novelists
Sarah Ward: Top 10 Scandinavian Crime Novels in Translation february 11, 2015 // books // anne holt/ arnaldur indridason/ books/ crime and thriller Over the last ten years there has been huge growth in the popularity of translated crime novels from the Scandinavian countries. They’ve been grouped together under terms such as Nordic noir and Scandi crime and the phenomena has also … Continue reading W.H. Smith put together a fine list of Scandinavian crime novelists
Grammar is still important #1
A Single Grammar Mistake Makes You Instantly Lose All Credibility. Here Are 10 to Avoid When it comes to landing new business or a job, it's cool to be a grammar nerd. By Amy GeorgeOwner, By George Communications@amybgeorge President Trump earlier this week blamed poor grammar for comments that had him siding with Russia over U.S. intelligence agencies. … Continue reading Grammar is still important #1
Grammar matters #2
5 Grammar Mistakes Even the Best Writers Make By JUNE CASAGRANDE July 24, 2018 SHARE Photo by Angelina Litvin on Unsplash EDITOR'S NOTE: June Casagrande is a veteran journalist and syndicated columnist. She is the author of Grammar Snobs Are Great Big Meanies, Mortal Syntax, and The Joy of Syntax. She is a former Los Angeles Times staff reporter, and her “A Word, Please” … Continue reading Grammar matters #2
And so does pronunciation
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/articles/13-foods-from-around-the-world-youve-been-pronouncing-wrong-your-whole-life/? 13 Foods From Around the World You've Been Pronouncing Wrong Your Whole Life Alice Johnston Food Editor Updated: 9 April 2018 It’s super embarrassing when you confidently ask for a delicious-sounding menu item, only to have the server snigger at your mangled pronunciation. When you’re visiting a different country, it’s easy to mispronounce food … Continue reading And so does pronunciation
Gentrification (and economic inequality) bound to worsen with climate change
Mother Jones deserves support for its consistently excellent investigative reporting and articles, so I've left the donate button at the end. https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2018/07/rents-are-too-damn-high-and-the-world-is-too-damn-hot-both-are-about-to-make-gentrification-worse/ Rents Are Too Damn High and the World Is Too Damn Hot. Both Are About to Make Gentrification Worse. New study says this will deepen urban inequality. RICHARD FLORIDA JUL. 7, 2018 6:00 … Continue reading Gentrification (and economic inequality) bound to worsen with climate change
You already believe the seasons are changing — and you’re right
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-20/climate-change-is-disrupting-the-planet-s-seasons Another article that includes enough media (videos and whatnot) that you might as well just click thru. Our seasons are changing length, their range of temperatures, and the amount of precipitation. Neither crops, flora, nor fauna has the capacity to manage the rapid changes. This is no surprise to scientists but the speed of … Continue reading You already believe the seasons are changing — and you’re right
For those who are new to blogs
I used to send group emails on these topics. Those who move here with me may not have followed a blog before. Here are three suggestions to help you enjoy the shift without hassle. First, if you want to be notified of my posts, become a WordPress member after you sign up for emails in … Continue reading For those who are new to blogs
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