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Our Fragile Oceans

Posted on 03/09/2022 by srplus

Our oceans contain approximately 97% of the earth’s water and cover 71% of the earth’s surface. The ocean is under attack. Environmental crises plague this, our earth’s most vital resource. These threats result from the effects of climate change and … Continue reading →

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Single Use Plastic Packaging

Posted on 03/05/2022 by srplus

Much of the food we buy is packaged in single use plastic containers. I decided to ask my grocer to stop distributing so much of our food in something that is so harmful to the environment. Seriously, fresh fish on … Continue reading →

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A Global Plastics Treaty

Posted on 03/03/2022 by srplus

A joint proposal submitted by Peru and Rwanda is the basis of a possible UN global treaty that is in the works and goes beyond just cleaning up plastic waste. It would also curb future production of plastic. The global … Continue reading →

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Ecological Balance

Posted on 02/25/2022 by srplus

What is ecological balance and why is it important to environmental sustainability? The theory that nature has or ever had the power and ability to automatically correct complications and problems in the ecological balance appears only to be valid if … Continue reading →

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“A Plastic Ocean”

Posted on 02/22/2022 by srplus

I ask all to watch the whole film, “’A Plastic Ocean’ (2016), by Craig Leeson… one of the most recent and shocking documentaries about plastic pollution. What at first began as a search for the elusive blue whale, ended up … Continue reading →

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“Accusations of ‘greenwashing’ by big oil companies are well-founded…”

Posted on 02/17/2022 by srplus

Don’t be fooled. Big oil companies keep telling the world they are transitioning to clean energy. Instead, they continue to concentrate on profits from exploration and sale of carbon based fuels. “‘We thus conclude that the transition to clean energy … Continue reading →

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Just the facts

Posted on 02/07/2022 by srplus

It is high time to recognize the facts that changes are occurring around our globe whether or not we agree with the reasons put forward as their cause. From an article on Earth.org: “Greenland Ice Sheet Lost 1 Million Tons … Continue reading →

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Change the World

Posted on 02/01/2022 by srplus

Do the Right Thing. Why should we support the efforts of environmental charities, foundations and individuals? Because We Can. Because It Is Right. This simple answer is often not sufficient to motivate the average person to become proactive. In a … Continue reading →

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Never Black or White

Posted on 01/26/2022 by srplus

Just when it appears there is a simple solution to a complex problem we find there are other considerations that must be investigated and resolved. No better example of this exists than the argument of the plastic to fuel proponents … Continue reading →

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Working for the Environment

Posted on 01/20/2022 by srplus

I am relaunching my old website once I get all the webpages designed, links activated and file storage challenges solved. It will be an interactive environmental education website with direct links to many of my favorite organizations that work tirelessly … Continue reading →

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In Jamaica

Posted on 01/09/2022 by srplus

In Search for Solutions: Pollution in Jamaica’s Waterways | Cleaning Rivers | The Ocean Cleanup Rubbish and plastic waste flows downstream to our oceans. It is a terrible amount that needs to be diverted: “It’s going to be an all … Continue reading →

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Struggle for Dominance

Posted on 02/28/2017 by srplus

Most things in life amount to struggle for dominance. Homo Sapiens versus Neanderthals, hunter versus the prey… it does not matter, the end result is normally: there is a winner and a loser. An important point missed is whether or … Continue reading →

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Truth In Advertising

Posted on 02/24/2017 by srplus

Searching for the truth is difficult. Is there ever more truth or is there just the plain old truth?     Maybe there is truth in advertising. stevendphilbrick sr+ 02.24.2017 sukidawg  

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Who’s On First?

Posted on 02/22/2017 by srplus

There is a never ending dog and pony show going on at fever pitch on what is for sale. The problem is that the pitching machine continuously fires curves, change ups and even spitballs. Classic bait and switch strategy determines … Continue reading →

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Real Press

Posted on 02/21/2017 by srplus

The Merriam-Webster dictionary definition of statistics is: “statistics – 1: a branch of mathematics dealing with the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of masses of numerical data 2: a collection of quantitative data” Statistical research investigates causality to attempt to … Continue reading →

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Not Really

Posted on 02/18/2017 by srplus

Incensed. And, not the novel although to be incensed may just be. Normally, I have attempted to avoid using first or second person into political commentary going back to freshman English Composition when Father Christopher Collins, my professor, would penalize … Continue reading →

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Satire v. Parody

Posted on 02/16/2017 by srplus

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government … Continue reading →

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Free Press Villiany?

Posted on 02/15/2017 by srplus

It is a new day. Or, is it? Impugning the press has become the national sport. Yet again, there is blood in the water. The current role and tactics of the press has people wondering; exactly what the press is … Continue reading →

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Don’t Feed the Parrot

Posted on 02/13/2017 by srplus

“I’ve heard that so many times, I’m starting to believe it.” It is not the first time this ridiculous but telling proposition was entertained. Nor, the last. The Illusory Truth Effect flourishes with constant reiteration. The internet guarantees a perfect … Continue reading →

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Ugly Americans

Posted on 02/08/2017 by srplus

People are speaking out about politics today, making it clear what side of issues they support and what they abhor. There is a lot of shouting and finger pointing. This dissension is not bringing the country closer together or making … Continue reading →

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