Most of us have been guilty of dropping litter at some point in our lives and have probably thought it didn’t make much difference in the greater scheme of things. However, if you consider that there are almost 66 million people in the UK then you can see how the problem could easily get out of hand.
News flash, Dr. Tyson: Tragically, we simply don’t care. Our xenophobia and love of scapegoating is far more powerful than your logic.
These satellite images show the extent of the unfolding water crisis in Cape Town, South Africa; this is an excellent example of what, tragically, is about to take place in one form or another in places all around the globe. It’s a direct result of the disinformation campaigns the fossil fuels companies have launched and perpetuated, sewing doubt as to the validity of the theory of human-caused climate change and the importance of mitigating it. (more…)
Question: According to a report in yesterday’s Washington Post, by what percentage is the Trump administration proposing to slash the budget of the Energy Department’s renewable energy and energy efficiency programs? (more…)
For centuries we have striven to reach prosperity by developing new solutions and ways of overcoming every obstacle. As a result, we live in a high-tech world where everything is possible and easily accessible. The bigger we get, the faster we grow and the more we need. Unfortunately, we can only last until our resources last. This is why the past few decades have been dedicated to raising awareness of the fact that we are globally running low on resources while smothering Mother Nature. This is where green accounting comes to place.
There are a variety of reasons why vehicle owners should strive to reduce their car’s emissions. Not only is it good for the environment, but it will also allow them to enjoy a cleaner car, which can result in improved performance and increased fuel economy. Learn how to cut your driving emissions. (more…)
In my recent post There Are No More Apolitical Americans, I suggested that a significant percentage of Americans believe that Trump is “a sociopath, riding a wave of bigotry and ignorance, inflicting enormous damage and embarrassment on this once-great country on a daily basis.”
Frequent commenter Cameron Atwood writes: “I’m (aligned with that), except that I believe our nation’s greatness is far more in its potential than in its history.” (more…)
It’s easy to see that the evil in the world keeps getting worse. Regardless of what one believes as to the genesis of human species, wickedness has been around us since the beginning. Yet it seems like just yesterday that at least it had a purpose, as if it were a means to an end: maybe taking over the world, cleansing a region of an undesirable race, raping a woman, or holding a child for ransom. Now ISIS and the Taliban are blowing up schools and hospitals, inflicting intense amounts of suffering on a random and senseless basis. (more…)
We all know that coal, at least in the U.S., is on its way out. A coal plant closes here every 22 days; a total of 17 have been decommissioned since Trump took office a little over a year ago. (more…)
Along with all the damage it’s wrought, the Trump phenomenon has had a very positive effect on this country: it’s brought essentially all Americans out of the political closet. At this point, virtually everyone here believes one of three things about the president: (more…)
