Grist out today with an article on ‘Cascadia’ and how well we’ve done wrt our carbon reduction pledges, quote: “Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia pledged to slash greenhouse gas emissions. In a decade full of big talk and epic battles, … Read More

Sometimes something really cool crosses the feeds and it’s one of those ‘V-8 should’ve thought of that’ moments. In an article in Grist this am, they highlighted an effort in Ireland to repurpose old turbine blades for construction projects. There … Read More

Eugene is just one of those places you do not want to leave Other folks left their nests behind, but will be coming back soon (Great Blue Heron) This below is one of three osprey nests around Autzen Stadium. Unclear … Read More

The Guardian posted an article yesterday and it’s showing elsewhere too. The lease auction was expected to generate $900m, but alas the state of Alaska bought most of the leases for a total of $14m. It was always a bad … Read More

Cold morning ramble around Spencer Butte on Christmas Eve morning Earlier in the week, the moonrise was perfectly clear And another day, the sunrise painted a dirty sky red and orange above our neighbor’s house

Every once and awhile the US Government surprises with outstanding output that is scientifically sound, interesting and necessary – meeting that age-old measure of ‘necessary AND sufficient’. Here’s a snapshot from the site, which is dynamic for different scenarios or … Read More

One of the better FX commentators on Seeking Alpha published a great piece on the dollar’s history since 1971 and where his team sees it going in the intermediate term. This chart is key to the post Key to the … Read More

There are a couple of really good reads contained in ELAW’s recent “Advocate” : The piece on Lottie Cunningham is not to be missed. She is just an environment hero no matter how you slice up that word – she’s … Read More

This new book crossed my desk today. I have not yet read it, but the background information and the contents merit a read – on my list. https://www.allwecansave.earth/ Clipped from the website, quote: There is a renaissance blooming in the … Read More

H posted an update on a missive from Albert Edwards (Bio – nobody to be taken lightly). The graphics are key (copied from H) These rising prices will have significant impact to all corners of the world … and less … Read More