Obama’s Not Checking Out of Here Without Making a Broad Set of Reforms
Those of us who concern ourselves with environmental matters unanimously agree that the Obama Administration has represented a complete about-face in this arena from that which came before. Yet it’s hard not to notice our president’s work in dozens of other humanitarian matters, e.g., this one, where he banned solitary confinement for juveniles. (Pictured: a boy sentenced to life in prison at age 12; if you can think of anything more stupid and heartless, please let me know.)
Sir: You have almost a year left, and so many reforms left to make in the name of decency and compassion. Don’t. Slow. Down.
Here’s a discussion about a senior scientist’s attempt to deal with rising CO2 levels as they pertain to ocean acidification. He favors 
It’s the birthday of the man who created the Periodic Table of Elements – Russian chemist 
If you’re looking for a more environmentally friendly way to live, there are several changes you can make around your home that may benefit the planet. In addition to reducing your carbon footprint, these changes can also possibly save you money on your utility bills and other household expenses. 
Today is the 90th anniversary of the first demonstration of the television, and thus an opportunity for me to tell this little story.
My fine friend Brian McGowan writes about 
From global warming to growing landfills, climate concerns have many of us feeling discouraged about our planet’s future. However, while humans may be prone to environmental follies, many of our mistakes can be fixed with a little ingenuity. The environmental cleanup success stories below prove that hope lies in even the messiest situations. 
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Our environment is a precious resource that we all know is being rapidly exhausted by conspicuous consumption, and dangerous fossil fuel use. Finding ways to circumvent the trappings created by society that often find us in an endless cycle of having to buy products and create waste is a challenge, but still possible. Here are a few wonderful ways to both cut your budget, and be kind to your planet. 
There were two stories in our news last week that bear notice. One was the discovery of a mass grave in Kenya in which the bodies date back 12,000 years. It was clear that these people met their demise in a war; most had their skulls smashed in by clubs or hatchets.
