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A forward-thinking blog looking at what’s happened, happening and next in the climate crisis, the environment, politics, progressive causes, social justice and the way it…

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Jesus Christ and Happy Days in Three Tiny Towns
A Modest Proposal
Welcome to North Dakota, a Longstanding Covidiotacracy
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Climate CrisisMarch 11, 2021

I’m O.K. You’re O.K. Eco-Anger is O.K., Too

I’ve been eco-outraged for years. Science says that’s just fine.

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Covid-19March 9, 2021

I Have Been Chosen

I’m thankful. Somewhat relieved. Guardedly happy. And hopeful that you get your COVID vaccine soon, too.

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"Mourning for Icarus" by James Herbert Draper
QuotesMarch 7, 2021

“Like Icarus”

“Youth possessed no perspective, he thought, the fatal flaw to all of its extraordinary advantages….”

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Climate CrisisMarch 4, 2021

Coal Babies

The North Dakota GOP is throwing a fossil-fuel tantrum. The state’s citizens shouldn’t put up with it.

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Climate CrisisFebruary 28, 2021

#ClimateCrisis Guest Post

Thank you, Amanda and “Something to Ponder About,” for inviting me to submit a post! Please check it out.

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QuotesFebruary 24, 2021

“A Fanatical Mistress”

“City of Thieves” by David Benioff

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Climate CrisisFebruary 23, 2021

CARES Act Funds for Fracking: An Oil Industry Idea

Kinda makes you wonder who’s actually running North Dakota, doesn’t it?

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Lessons LearnedFebruary 22, 2021

The Apology, 34 Years Past

The English lecturer was out of line. For that I owe her a tiny measure of thanks.

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Climate CrisisFebruary 17, 2021

ND GOP Sinks Head Deeper Into Proverbial Coal… er, um… Sand

Instead of getting ahead of clean opportunities, North Dakota’s GOP is clinging to a dirty past. The state’s citizens will wind up paying the price. 

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