by Jim Ball | Feb 19, 2004 | Opinion
Nearly all human beings live on land. This leads to a tendency to forget about the oceans. Out of sight, out of mind. But when we stand before them or float upon them they seem vast and limitless and invincible. We have sayings that highlight this feeling, such as...
by Jim Ball | Dec 30, 2003 | Opinion
This year brought more bad news than good when it came to stories about the environment. Let’s start with the good news: –A stinker of an energy bill didn’t pass the Senate, falling two votes short to break a filibuster. The bill would have been a...
by Miguel A. De La Torre | Dec 2, 2003 | Opinion
According to Republican Senator John McCain, who chairs the Science, Commerce and Transportation Committee: “The United States government is responsible for 25 percent of the worldwide greenhouse gas emissions. It is time for the United States government to do...
by Jim Ball | Nov 5, 2003 | Opinion
It has been heartbreaking to hear of the 20 deaths and destruction of more than 3,300 homes by the fires that have recently raged in California. This is the largest fire disaster in California’s history. What some have likened to a “perfect storm”...
by Jim Ball | Oct 7, 2003 | Opinion
“No excuse for inaction on this issue is acceptable … National leadership on this critical issue is long overdue.” Sen. John McCain made this statement recently at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing he convened as chairman. What was the senator talking...
