Environment

Watch Wood Wars At Mazzotti’s – March 9, 2012

Friday, March 9, 2012
Watch Wood Wars At Mazzotti’s – March 9, 2012

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Don’t Fear The Fukushima Floaties – March 3, 2012

Saturday, March 3, 2012

All Humboldt Operational Area Members, Floating objects originating in Japan commonly reach West Coast beaches. For example, until just a few decades ago, glass balls (floats) from Japanese fishing nets were actively sought and often found here. Scientific models indicate ocean currents take two to three years to move floating objects from Japan to... »

Cannabis Destruction Shocks Lawmakers – March 1, 2012

Thursday, March 1, 2012
Cannabis Destruction Shocks Lawmakers – March 1, 2012

“The failed prohibition policy has given birth to some of the worst practices,” Greacen said, adding that “conscientious growers” and non-profits have shown that marijuana can be grown sustainably. »

Sixth Of Seven Ridge Trail Parcels Now Secured – February 29, 2012

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Sixth Of Seven Ridge Trail Parcels Now Secured – February 29, 2012

“It’s really a strange, U-shaped thing we have here, but without it, the Ridge Trail wouldn’t be able to keep on going” said Andre. »

Energy Aggregation Could Widen Renewable Choices – February 27, 2012

Monday, February 27, 2012

Mayor Michael Winkler has advanced the idea of joining a CCA and council members thanked him for it. With a PG&E representative listening in the audience, Winkler related some of the company’s history with CCAs. »

Managing The Slo-Mo Flood – February 25, 2012

Saturday, February 25, 2012
Managing The Slo-Mo Flood – February 25, 2012

Furniss was an engaging speaker and made the point that if humans consider the future consequences of the SLR now, then we can adapt now and suffer less later. »

Kayla Shapero – GMOs: Proceed With Caution, But Proceed – February 22, 2012

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Transgenic plants have many potential ways to benefit our society. Not only are these plants capable of helping us solve hunger problems we have created for ourselves, but they are also capable of helping cleanse the environment we have been polluting with chemicals for our short-term convenience. Also, many concerns raised by environmental activists... »

Flakeboard Failure Disappoints And Challenges City – February 22, 2012

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Flakeboard Failure Disappoints And Challenges City – February 22, 2012

Oetker said the plant property’s land value alone is enough to cover the loan payback and the biofiltration system is still viable and can be used by another company for a variety of manufacturing processes. »

Varying Visions For Redwood Park – February 13, 2012

Monday, February 13, 2012
Varying Visions For Redwood Park – February 13, 2012

A few people gasped at the suggestion of banning drumming from the park – one man looked aghast at the very thought – but all ideas were noted. »

Natural Splendor Bombarded By More Garbage – February 11, 2012

Saturday, February 11, 2012
Natural Splendor Bombarded By More Garbage – February 11, 2012

“She had a ‘Think Globally, Act Locally’ bumper sticker on her car, along with what appeared to be boxes of junk in her car,” Ted said. “She asked me if I lived nearby and why I was picking the trash up. I told her, because I cared and that I thought it was a... »