the progressive perspective
Logic demands we ask why we’re throwing billions upon billions at rebuilding cities and regions that have been devastated by hurricanes and are destined to be hospitable only to marine life by the end of this century or (probably) much sooner.
Many areas of New Orleans were still awash in filthy flood water in September 2005 when then-President George W. Bush proclaimed, “There is no way to imagine America without New Orleans, and this great city will rise again.”
Katrina hit the Crescent City on Aug. 29, 2005. In the same speech a couple of weeks later, Bush went on to make a more definitive promise:
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The rusty patched bumble bee probably would have preferred to remain in obscurity, humming from one flowering plant to another, pollinating away and quietly contributing to the estimated $3 billion in pollination services bees and other insects provide in the United States.
Living under cover. Minding his own business. And ours.
Continue reading “Slipping and Dying: Bees, Humans and the Planet”
A group that calls itself North Dakotans for Comprehensive Energy Solutions has a campaign under way in North Dakota that suggests it is an advocate for more wind energy development in the state.
More wind power development in North Dakota? Sign me up! I love wind energy, and I believe we should have more wind generation in our state.
But wait…
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Safe drinking water. Clean air. Wild lands that maintain plant and animal diversity. The very health of the planet itself.
They were all here, in great shape and in abundance before any of us arrived. In my judgment, they should all be here when we turn things over to our children and grandchildren.
If you agree, start paying attention. Not to the broad executive order strokes of 45, but to the details of what’s happening in Congress.
