U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Undergoes Purge
The concept of a “purge” implies the removal all elements that may act to impede the progress of a ruling authority. The most famous examples in recent history have been the USSR’s Joseph Stalin, who imprisoned and executed citizens accused of plotting against Communism, Mao Zedong’s purge as part of the Cultural Revolution, Fidel Castro’s removal of those who had previously been involved with the Batista regime, and what’s still happening in Turkey after the failed 2016 Turkish coup d’état. In addition to Turkey, China, Egypt, Iran, Bahrain, Eritrea, and Syria regularly imprison journalists in an effort to stifle dissenting views. (more…)
Having a huge backyard is amazing, but it’s quite useless unless you’re ready to invest time and money into it. Just because most people don’t utilize such a great asset fully doesn’t mean you should do the same as well, so think outside the box for a moment and figure out several ways to make the most of your backyard. 
Here’s an email I just received from a Greek citizen now living in China, who writes: After 15 years of scientific research I completed the construction of a wind turbine model with an extremely high efficiency and operation at very low wind speeds. 
From The Writer’s Almanac:
A friend writes:
From Energy Matters:
Given everything we know about 
Today, a good number of people have been sensitized and are aware of the effects of human activity on the environment. The direct consequence is that both organizations and individuals are taking deliberate steps to preserve the environment. While companies have developed policies that are aimed at going green, homeowners have been left behind. However, there are several steps that you can take to improve and maintain your 
