Tag Archives: #Beaches

Why We Need to Stop Plastic Pollution in Our Oceans FOR GOOD | Oceana

Watched a great video today and linked it on my new/old personal website that I have have had for about 20+ years. I first designed it in html using WinDoze Notepad for the hot new Netscape Browser. The remake of … Continue reading

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Lord of the Flies

Before it was published in 1954 the editor Charles Monteith worked with William Golding on the original manuscript of “Lord of the Flies”. He deleted the premise of Golding’s first plot that explained why the children were marooned on the … Continue reading

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Book or Podcast?

Sometimes it is not possible to improve the words of others; Silent Spring ushered in an understanding of ecosystems and biodiversity for American voters. It educated them about the horrible outcomes – the cause and effect of chemical use and … Continue reading

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ProtoEnvironmentalism

Thinking of those that came before us to launch a movement based upon conservation and preservation… They admonished us about DDT, nuclear fallout and the loss of our rivers to pollution and damming. By their action, by their words and … Continue reading

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What Environmental Stewardship Is Not

When companies and politicians brag about their environmental stewardship it is a good idea to check the facts. Many politicians talk the talk. Few walk the walk. Politicians do not only embellish their resumes; they often do far worse, failing … Continue reading

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Impact of Banning Single Use Plastics

Governments around the world have started to ban and effectively outlaw many types of single use plastics. This is having a huge and measurable impact on our environment. Less plastic and microplastics garbage on our beaches and in our landfills … Continue reading

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