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The vast Amazon rainforest is on the brink of being turned into desert, with catastrophic consequences for the world’s climate, alarming research suggests. And the process, which would be irreversible, could begin as early as next year.
Read moreOnce again, work has kept me busy. I was in Washington, DC Monday through Wednesday this week on a project. Boy was it hot in D.C. While 90 in Tampa right now, the heat and humidity in D.C. was stiffling.
Read moreA documentary on Al Gore’s campaign to make the issue of global warming a recognized problem worldwide.
Read moreYou thought it was some sort of satirical headline, but I’m talking serious science here. According to this article, in as little as 19 months, scientists may have come up with an invisibility cloak that would mask microwaves and other forms of electromagnetic radiation.
Read moreHere’s an MSNBC article about one of the factors that contributes to living a long life. Apparently, if you Mom is younger than 25 when you are born, it nearly doubles your chances of living past 100.
Read moreWell, there’s lots of alleged evidence but little agreement as to its legitimacy.
Read moreSen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) has been investigating “why FDA officials approved the sale of the antibiotic Ketek even after the government learned safety tests on the drug had been forged.” Yesterday federal health officials refused to give the senator information on the drug. “I smell a cover-up,” said Grassley.
Read moreIn an article at MSNBC renowned Physicist Stephen Hawking says humans must learn to inhabit other planets in order for the species to survive. He believes the earth, through some catastrophe, will become uninhabitable at some point in the future.
Read moreThis may most likely be the last update about Alberto. It rained some during the night, but not enough to even have to pump water from the pool. I did hear some gusty wind, but nothing major. The sun was out this morning when I got up.
Read moreI thought I’d provide an update before going to bed tonight.
Read moreHurricane season is off to a roaring start down here. Yesterday, Alberto became the first named storm of the season, and we’re already experiencing the effects.
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