Arctic Ice June 2011

Arctic Ice June 2011

Arctic Ice June 2011 The sun is the main driver of climate and weather.  The Arctic solar year could be plotted as a graph of the angle of the sun relative to the horizon,  negative in…
Defining Dallas -- The Unexpected Life of Snakes

Defining Dallas -- The Unexpected Life of Snakes

I have just come in from Third Thursday at Trinity River Audubon Center.  The anticipated speaker canceled and there were families there who wanted a program, so I did the "Turtle Talk" and then…
Seafood Ethics, Or Why I Don't Eat Squid (Part I)

Seafood Ethics, Or Why I Don't Eat Squid (Part I)

Squid are often considered to be one of the more sustainable seafood choices. Squid grow like weeds, right? They have short life cycles, make tons of babies, and adapt easily to changing environments…
Standardization May Reduce Pollution

Standardization May Reduce Pollution

When it comes to environmental safeguarding, governments and public authorities spend most of their time in developing large programs. However by doing so, they often do not take into consideration…
West Coast Locavores Should Turn Teuthovore

West Coast Locavores Should Turn Teuthovore

The locavore movement, which was born on the US West Coast, may have convinced more people to shop at their local farmers' markets and participate in community-supported agriculture--but it's been a…