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Archive for November, 2010

Climate, Science, and “I Told You So”

Nov-27-2010 By Barbara Zak
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Many of us have grown accustomed to making sacrifices, and cut-backs, in order to save money, and energy in this economic crisis. On the plus side, for our efforts of this economic recession: Carbon dioxide pollution, dropped  last year for the first time in a decade.

But, that was here in the U.S. It didn’t last long, and it wasn’t as big a drop as expected. The reasons will become clear as you read further.

We have known for 45 years,since the first Earth Day that,
burning fossil fuels to power factories, cars and airplanes, spews out greenhouse gases, Read the rest of this entry »

131 Years Off the Mark!

Nov-20-2010 By Barbara Zak
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The economic recession, and decreased support for strict environmental regulation, may threaten the green movement, or put  a “green” future on hold.  Or, it could make a strong declaration, that the cheapest and easiest path of pumping more oil, instead of spending money, to develop alternative energy sources, is the WRONG, path to be on.

According, to a recent study and economic predictions, it seems it maybe, panic time for both green enthusiasts and peak oil pundits.

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As of November 13, 2010, special thanks goes to  Dian L. Chu, Economic Forecasts & Opinions, for the following information, being shared here.

A new paper, by two researchers at the University of California – Davis, says it would take 131 YEARS, for replacement of GASOLINE  and DIESEL, given the current pace of research and development.  However, Read the rest of this entry »

Relax With Barbara On Wednesday 80!

Nov-17-2010 By Barbara Zak

I’m sure you will agree and find a smile or two, as you relax to these wonderful vistas of nature.  I felt very blessed and fortunate, to be soothed by the gentle music, while appreciating our beautiful planet, and all that is in it!  I hope you do too!  🙂

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