I believe that a lot of Americans spend a lot more time outdoors because of DEET, and that is ultimately good for the environment (
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Raindrops keep fallin’ on my head
These observations of rainfall chemistry should reinforce the notion that the atmosphere is not a global commons where stuff can be deposed willy-nilly.
Color me blue
remove “pond muck” from your pond, because “muck provides nutrients to feed all the pond weeds and algae that contribute to the destruction of your beautiful pond…..
Gazing at your lawn on a summer afternoon
For nearly all of us, today’s obsession with the perfect, park-like lawn is a waste of time and money and bad for the environment.
Save the Wetspot
Beyond aesthetics and the intangible value of nature, wetlands also provide real economic value to our property.
Good things come in small packages
Sometimes environmentalists get accused of being against everything, so it’s important to speak out when the science suggests that a new technology is not obviously harmful to the environment. Right now, I think that isContinue reading
Coming from an ash pile near you.
Costs for the management of coal ash should not be externalized on certain locations near the piles and lagoons, but rather borne by all those who use electricity generated in coal-fired power plants.
Why Hug a Tree
It is worth reflecting on how trees contribute to our lives—beyond their role as a source of wood and paper. Should we preserve trees?