Category: #ClimateChange

WHEN NEWS WASN’T ALWAYS DEPRESSING

There was a time -- and I can remember it -- when reading, watching, or listening to news was not depressing. It could be upsetting. It was often exciting. Now, it's usually depressing, mixed with horrifying, demoralizing, and terrifying. Goldfinch Twice a year, I get a magazine from Cornell Ornithological Group to whom I send … Continue reading WHEN NEWS WASN’T ALWAYS DEPRESSING

OLD VERSUS NEW-FASHIONED?

The following post by Marilyn was previously reviewed, edited, and scheduled for publication today. Questions for you to answer in your own time over your favourite cuppa. Here are the questions du jour: Can you find the the mistake in this lineup A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z? You should never ask me questions about grammar. Such questions force me … Continue reading OLD VERSUS NEW-FASHIONED?

NEWS WASN’T ALWAYS DEPRESSING

There was a time -- and I can remember it -- when reading, watching, or listening to news was not depressing. It could be upsetting. It was often exciting. Now, it's usually depressing mixed with horrifying, demoralizing, and terrifying. Twice a year, I get a magazine from Cornell Ornithological group to whom I send a … Continue reading NEWS WASN’T ALWAYS DEPRESSING

THE $$$ OF CLIMATE CHANGE

This year our home insurance rose from about $1700 per year to about $4500. That is a huge amount for people on a fixed income. If we were working, we could probably find a way to make it acceptable. But we don't work and are past any reasonable hope of finding employment. Today, finally, our … Continue reading THE $$$ OF CLIMATE CHANGE

INSURING OUR MONEY PIT

We've lived in this house for just under 25 years. When we moved here, we put up all new vinyl siding, tore off the old roof and put up a new one. We installed fencing around the property. We got rid of the beaten up sliding doors with French doors, replaced the front door. In … Continue reading INSURING OUR MONEY PIT

GET OFF MY LAWN – A SECOND LETTER FROM PLANET EARTH – by TOM CURLEY

It's the holidays -- the Jewish ones. Rosh Hashanah has slightly delayed the arrival of the new podcast for Episode 32 of Media War Stories. This will happen occasionally. Life can get in the way of blogging. Be patient. The new show will be up and running soon! Meanwhile, take a breath and enjoy this … Continue reading GET OFF MY LAWN – A SECOND LETTER FROM PLANET EARTH – by TOM CURLEY

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE HOLE IN THE OZONE LAYER?

When will the ozone layer be restored? In 2000, the ozone hole reached its maximum extent since 1979 but has stopped growing. This is because of the phasing out of ozone-depleting substances under the Montreal Protocol, a treaty adopted 36 years ago to ban the release of harmful ozone-depleting chemicals called chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs. Amazingly … Continue reading WHAT HAPPENED TO THE HOLE IN THE OZONE LAYER?

HOT AND COLD IN BLACK & WHITE

CBWC:  Hot and Cold I did better with cold than hot. We used to have very cold winters. Then the climate began to change. Now summer is very hot and winter's not half as cold and snow is rare. I guess it's better on the electric bills, but it doesn't feel right.

WHEN DID WE LOSE TRUTH?

I was naive. I think most of us were naive including a lot of people who should not have been naive since they had considerable experience with "truth" versus "spin" in their professional lives. Yet somehow, we believed that "truth will out," even though we had no substantial evidence that this is or ever was … Continue reading WHEN DID WE LOSE TRUTH?

MAMA SPARROW & HER CHICK: A VANISHING WORLD FOR BIRDS

Many of our daily birds are highly vulnerable to climate change including the American Goldfinch. Just because we have a lot of them doesn't mean they are not endangered. Through most of Massachusetts, their range has disappeared. I do not feed birds as a hobby or just so I can take pretty pictures of them. … Continue reading MAMA SPARROW & HER CHICK: A VANISHING WORLD FOR BIRDS