The debate surrounding the extent to which the burning of fossil fuels leads to climate change misses a more fundamental point. That is, fossil fuels are an inherently finite resource. This resource is dwindling at an accelerating rate as economies such as those of China and India expand rapidly. Fossil fuels will run out. Maybe [...]
It is starting to get colder and I’m eager to try out the fireplace in our new home, but we don’t want to create health or environmental problems. Are there materials that would be more eco-friendly to burn in a fireplace than regular firewood?
Burning wood may be humanity’s oldest way of generating heat [...]
Well, we survived our second cross-country train trip, even with the weather delays and the overnight stays in both Chicago and Boston. Overall it was a great Christmas, even with the delays, and I cannot blame Amtrak for the weather along the way. So I am guessing we will be riding the rails [...]
photo by tanakawho
Hope you all had a wonderful holiday, no matter what you did or what you celebrate. I wish you all a healthy and happy 2009!
