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In the shroud of devastation we have created, is there a glimmer of hope?

Hundreds of years ago, the fish in our oceans were so plentiful that sailors would joke that they could walk upon the surface of the water.  Rich ecosystems stretched to every corner of the earth, and life flourished in miraculous … Continue reading

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China’s Green City

Many people are aware that China is insatiably consuming energy, constantly building new power plants.  Although they now emit more carbon dioxide than any other country, many people do not realize that China is also pursuing many alternative energy sources … Continue reading

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Future Green Tech

Everyone agrees that we are in an energy crisis, and most people generally agree that renewable energy has to be at least part of the solution.  Unfortunately, at its current capabilities, renewable energies are not particularly feasible as a source … Continue reading

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Overhunting: is our Second Amendment more important than biodiversity?

Humans have hunted species to extinction numerous times in the past – from the Dodo bird, to the Tasmanian tiger, to the Falkland Island wolf.  Even when their meat isn’t a necessity to survive, we persist in overhunting species until … Continue reading

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Is Hurricane Sandy an omen for our future?

Considering the events of the past week, I decided that it would be appropriate to center my weekly blog around Hurricane Sandy.  Although we were relatively lucky here in central Pennsylvania, many other parts of the country were devastated.  Some … Continue reading

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Using algae to curb emissions

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

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Protecting endangered species

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

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Examining the environmental impact of fracking

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

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Saving the Great Barrier Reef before it’s too late

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

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Renewable Energy is a Necessity

I’m sure that you have heard of the BP oil spill, which killed eleven people and countless animals.  This spill wrecked havoc upon the environment in the gulf, marring and killing all that it contacted.  In America and around the … Continue reading

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