Space: Lunar probes, Hubble troubles, old moon photos
The next day after the STS-127 shuttle mission was postponed, NASA moved its focus to a different launch pad, hardly missing a beat. In a wonderfully choreographed negotiation between the two different projects, within hours two unmanned lunar probes were launched, riding on a single rocket. The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter is now in orbit around [...]
moist weather blues
well, i just got done firing off emails to my ‘representatives’ in congress. have you seen the fuckery that is passing for health care reform from the democratic congress? it has been a high blood pressure week for me- a ‘representative’ from my area to the state government in albany staged a coup d’etat and [...]
Home-a film by Yann Arthus-Bertrand
This film will be showing tonight on National Geographic. This version is the entire film..one hour and 33 minutes long. You can watch it free on YouTube until July 14th. A few words from Mr. Arthus-Bertrand:
We are living in exceptional times. Scientists tell us that we have 10 years to change the way we live, [...]
taking sunshine where and when we can
another week rolls around and here we are. i must say that it has been difficult for me to keep a positive attitude of late- and not just because of the ‘leaders’ we have or the abysmal condition that this country and planet is in. no, i am a sunshine type person. i don’t mind [...]
nature does as she pleases
a couple of nights ago, we had a hard frost. and according to my almanac and a variety of other sources- we weren’t supposed to. sigh. so, i lost a few squash and some tomato plants but the rest of my endeavor appears to be intact. but it’s proof positive that mother nature does what [...]
The Obama administration and vehicle emission standards.
I am quite proud of the fact that California leads the nation in stringent laws regarding vehicle emissions. Of course we have the worst air of any state in our nation. When BushCo tried to blow off Cali’s newest set of regulations in 2007, Cali and 12 other states took it to the courts and [...]
of lilacs and rain barrels
i have been outside more than alot this past week and weekend. global climate change is causing unseasonably warm temperatures here in upstate new york. average high is supposed to be about 60 degrees- it was 89 degrees monday. anyhoo, that meant i had to mow already- and i used my brand spanking new reel [...]
green tips towards a better life- and planet
54 tips for green living
big pet peeve of mine- take- out styrofoam. it has effectively ended our take out.
15. To avoid use of “to-go” packaging, sit down, have your coffee at the coffee shop and ask them to use a mug instead of a paper cup. It will give you a nice break too!
and [...]
Felony charges for young activist who countered Bush admin’s environmental assault
It is no accident that I post this on Good Friday.
“This auction was a fraud against the American people and a threat to our future.”
Last week, University of Utah student Tim DeChristopher was charged with two felonies for disrupting a December 2008 auction of over 100,000 acres of federal land for oil and gas drilling. [...]
antarctic ice shelf breaks off
ice shelf the size of jamaica breaks off in the antarctic:
“It’s the culmination of yet another ice shelf retreat that’s been driven by [warming] climate,” Vaughan said.”
Sphere: Related Content
Memo On Global Warming
M-E-M-O-R-A-N-D-U-M
April 3, 2009
To: The Flat Earthers
Fm: A Voice of Reason
Subject: Time To Stop Burning Or Start Bailing
It has come to the attention of those of us of sound mind and a belief in the principals of all Earth sciences, those of us with the basic human capability of observing phenomena in the natural world, analyzing [...]
my victory garden
i talk about ’square foot gardening’ versus row gardening and i throw all of these terms around- and i realize some folks may not have clue one what the hell i am talking about. so, i thought that i would just talk about what i am doing personally- and fit it all together if i [...]
the victory garden
anybody else remember watching ‘the victory garden’ on pbs years ago? right up there with hugh downs and ‘over easy.’ i am a child of the 1970’s. anyhoo, mrs. obama is attempting to revive the movement that started at the turn of the century- through both world wars- whereby americans grew gardens to help supplement [...]
new book for gore
al gore has written a new book due out in november, 2009. all proceeds from the book will go to benefit the alliance for climate protection.
from cbs news report:
“Gore hopes that the book will “unquestionably inspire and rally those ready to fight for solutions that were deemed impossible only a short time ago.” He plans [...]
The Border’s “Agent Orange” Controversy
[Message from Border Explorer: I cut and pasted this important article. It is long. I'll bold some important points, so skim on down and at least hit the highlights.]
by Frontera NorteSur Posted on March 21, 2009
With the clock ticking, a growing network of activists on both sides of the border are lobbying high officials [...]
