Monthly Archives: November 2012
Leaf Blowers–scourge of the urban world
Growing up we had neighbors that had a weekend business of sweeping up parking lots. They used a Zamboni like machine and drove around to a few lots vacuuming dust, dirt , trash, etc. up so the lots were clean. At the time I just thought it was about a cleaner looking parking lot. However, … Continue reading
Where has the climate discussion been since “An Inconvenient Truth” came out
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2012/11/23/1231501/talking-turkey-a-holiday-pledge-to-end-climate-silence/ Well, let’s get it started again. With films like “Climate of Doubt” http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/climate-of-doubt/ showing the conservative right wing behind the down playing of this real crisis, those that have a stakeholder position ( everyone) need to start getting an action plan.
Tragedy in Wyoming Oil Field
http://www.npr.org/2012/11/15/164688735/loophole-lets-toxic-oil-water-flow-over-indian-land The regulatory issues that are supposed to protect the wildlife and humans has apparently broken down.
Help out at last Minute–River Clean UP
I had a request to solicit helpers for a River Clean Up. The folks at Groundwork Dallas need a hand. Good afternoon all, As many of you know, we here at GWD have been working on an area that we refer to as the Williams school project area; The Elm fork of the Trinity River. … Continue reading
Campfires–where the camping life collects
Campfires – Campfires are a great way to bond with your fellow campers and paddling companions after a day of paddling. They provide a wonderful warm glow and as the day’s physical and emotional highs and lows sink in, a way they can be relived. They provide warmth on a cool night and enough … Continue reading
