Posts Tagged ‘environment’
An environmental engineer’s perspective on the BP oil spill
I received what follows from a very good friend who, it just so happens, is an environmental engineer. It is more than thought provoking. Pay particular attention to the second and third paragraphs.
Read MoreObligatory “Green Police” Super Bowl Audi ad video
I’m not quite certain to make of the Audi “Green Police” advertisement debuting during the Super Bowl on Sunday. I watched it, laughing and cringing at the same time.
Read MoreEPA climate change position falling apart from the inside
Michelle Malkin has pointed us to a fascinating set of e-mails between Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) employees that, in my opinion, show how the agency is turning into a political organization helping to support the environmental climate change agenda of the far left.
Read MoreNo more carbon dioxide, the final chapter
If you are an avid reader, the final chapter of any book always brings promise. You know you will learn who the villain is, and, the hero and heroine will live to see a brighter future. With this final chapter there is neither promise, nor a brighter future. EPA’s decision to declare carbon a danger just…
Read MoreOffshore energy platforms provide great fishing!
I have not had the opportunity to dive any oil rigs, but I have been around other hunks of metal underwater. The wrecks in New England, the Bahamas, Florida, and Cayman Brac are usually surrounded by marine life, and I’m pretty sure that’s a good thing. Although some energy platforms are mobile, some stay put.…
Read MoreEnvironmental micromanagement – dish soap smugglers in Washington
When the state bans a product that has utility or desirability, it almost always leads to some sort of defiance. This has been seen with Prohibition most famously, but occurs with other products as well. Allow me to introduce you to the latest contraband good: dishwater-detergent. “SPOKANE, Wash. – The quest for squeaky-clean dishes has…
Read MoreDid biodiesel mandates leave kids stranded in Minnesota?
This is not a laughing matter, especially when the cold flow performance is a known issue. Some blends of biodiesel do not perform well in cold temperatures and can turn to jello. I’m not certain if this was the case in Minnesota, but I do know mandating biodiesel brings in a certain level of complexity…
Read MoreWhat’s Wrong With A Little Socialism?
They’re here … they’re feeling strong … and they’re coming out of the closet. Earlier this week the Washington Examiner Revealed, up until June Obama’s Environmental Czar Carol Browner was a member of Socialist International, a worldwide umbrella group for socialist parties. Their motto … “Progressive policies for a fairer world.” Arghhhhh! All for the…
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