Monthly Archives: October 2012

Looking back at the rest of my blogs on this site, I have realized that they are all quite depressing.  I would like to begin  discussing more optimistic topics in this blog, as although many environmental topics are rather dismal … Continue reading →

Is the biosphere currently experiencing a mass extinction?  More harrowing, are humans the cause of this massive loss of life?  Unfortunately, new scientific studies reveal that the answers to both of these questions may be yes.  Based upon the fossil … Continue reading →

Proponents of hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) highlight the economic benefits that can be reaped by extracting natural gas from shale rock.  They point to the energy crisis that America faces, asserting that we must utilize every resource possible to attain energy … Continue reading →

As anyone who has ever visited Australia will testify, one of the most amazing sites on this planet in the Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven natural wonders. The Reef contains one of the richest and most diverse sources … Continue reading →