Sunsets, Stars, West, Wind
High Plains Aquifer will be 69 percent depleted in 50 years, K-State study says
http://www.kansascity.com/2013/08/26/4438385/high-plains-aquifer-will-be-69.html
I live in Kansas. I try not to water my lawn by planting drought resistant grass and plants. I don’t try to grow things that don’t fit the native climate.
US states banned from exporting their trash to China are drowning in plastic
http://qz.com/117151/us-states-banned-from-exporting-their-trash-to-china-are-drowning-in-plastic/
So should I stop buying products that come packaged in plastic? I thought I was doing the right thing by recycling. Heck, last year my municipality made it mandatory on my monthly bill (I pay for recycling whether I utilize the service or not).
Cars In America: Is The Love Story Over?
I hope Americans have finally seen the light.
Community Supported Agriculture: How Big Is Too Big?
My first exposure to a CSA came through my daughter.
SolePower charges smartphones by harnessing walking power
This may be my next (second) KickStarter project I support. Great idea.
Global food supply under threat as water wells dry up, analyst warns
http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2013/jul/06/food-supply-threat-water-wells-dry-up
This hits close to home (Kansas).
Economists Have A One-Page Solution To Climate Change
A carbon tax + a reduction in income tax = an enthusiastic Yes vote from me.
The Collapse Of The Honeybee Industry Could Cost Hundreds Of Billions Of Dollars
I saw an Einstein quote the other day related to this topic. Something about ‘without bees civilization as we know it would end in four years. Hmm.
The Value of Prevention… and the Question of Responsibility
http://www.lemodesittjr.com/2013/05/31/the-value-of-prevention-and-the-question-of-responsibility/
Another great thought-provoking blog post from one of my favorite authors.
GMO wheat
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/flours/gmo-wheat.html
Another reason to love King Arthur Flour. All my bread is made using their flour.