Daily Archives: September 11, 2014

Over the past six years, President Obama has outlined his thoughts on energy and security. Canadian oil is deadly, planet threatening oil. Middle eastern oil is good, and helps fund freedom fighters like ISIS in Syria. We must bomb both … Continue reading →

COI | Centre for Ocean and Ice | Danmarks Meteorologiske Institut There has been essentially no change in ice coverage this month. green shows gain since September 1. Red shows loss.

Eighty years ago, almost 40% of the US was experiencing extreme drought, compared to 3% in September, 2014. Not only was it dry, it was also very hot. The frequency of 90 degree days in the US has also plummeted over the … Continue reading →

Humans like to talk about stupid stuff, imagining that they are more intelligent than turnips. One conversation I heard recently is “do animals think?”Having spent much of my life observing nature, I am always amazed by questions like that. Ten years … Continue reading →