Category Archives: Environment

COMMENTING ON THE PRICE OF GAS

I often reblog the post of others that I find interesting. However, because I like to add a few words of my own, I find the inflexibility of that new reblog feature awkward. So here is a reblog of the Price of gas without the reblog. … Continue reading

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The Debate IS Over. NASA Experts Chastise Leadership for Climate Change Propaganda.

Reblogged from freedombytheway: How many times have we heard those ill-informed fear-mongers, known for their mantra, “The Sea is Rising! The Sea is Rising!” say “The debate is over.”  Only this time, they may finally be right. The debate IS … Continue reading

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YIPPEE! Two New Oil Refineries in Development. First in US in 35 Years.

Reblogged from freedombytheway: 2/17/12 update: Although I wrote this post almost a year ago, it is by far and away my highest-grossing post for views with numerous hits every single day. Obviously, energy costs are a hot topic. By clicking on … Continue reading

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2012 PRESIDENTIAL PROS AND CONS: MITT ROMNEY ON THE ENVIRONMENT

Here, in the seventh post in a series on Mitt Romney, we will talk about his attitude towards environmental issues (See 2012 PRESIDENTIAL PROS AND CONS: GENERAL OBSERVATIONS ON MITT ROMNEY for the first post and links to the remaining posts … Continue reading

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DOESN’T MANAGING FOREST LAND REQUIRE PEOPLE IN THE FOREST?

Here is the latest from Senator Mark Obenshain. With just over two weeks until Election Day, Senate races are really heating up, and few moreso than the matchup between Bryce Reeves and Edd Houck. For many conservatives, incumbent Democratic Senator Edd … Continue reading

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Los Angeles County Says…THERE IS NO ESCAPE FROM BUSYBODIES (via That Mr. G Guy’s Blog) — UPDATE

thatmrgguy uses a different title. Phobe’s uses still another. The problem is the same. What we have here is a story about the heavyhanded exercise of government power. You say this is America. It cannot happen here. Have forgotten who it … Continue reading

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Thar She Blows! Wind Power = High Death Rate for Birds…and Humans. (via freedombytheway)

What does the double standard show? How about a lack of concern for ethics?  Windmill farms kill birds. Lots of ‘em. Most businesses (Exxon, Utility companies, come to mind) that kill migratory birds or protected species are forced to pay … Continue reading

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AN UNDRAMATIC, BUT VERY IMPORTANT BIT OF NEWS

Even where water is abundant, clean water is precious. In areas where water is scarce, we become desperate for it. Desperation, among other things, leads to innovation. FORT WORTH, Texas — In parched West Texas, it’s often easier to drill for oil than … Continue reading

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