The fear was there during the BP Gulf Gulf Oil Gusher, that not only was the oil killing marine wildlife – but also the chemicals being used to “clean up” the mess. Now, it seems studies are showing the dispersants were toxic too. An article on TakePart.com suggests – “everything from microscopic organisms to bottlenose [...]
The nation’s knowledge and awareness in the area of science should be increasing – not decreasing or treading water. But I fear the constant train of propaganda from corporations and from some corners of the media has sucked in enough people to hold back progress in environmental protections. And unfortunately, too many elected officials are [...]
Once again, we have another environmental disaster. But Big Oil will mark it down as no big deal. And at some point in the not too distant future, someone will appear on a cable news show to ask – “What spill? We never have spills.” PACK MENTALITY BLOG: Compassion – teamed with Science and Logic
What is going on in China is extremely troubling. The air is bad. The water is polluted. Animals are suffering. And people are suffering. And reports indicate the government is looking the other way. We’re seeing greed rule the day in China. The only things standing in the way of the US becoming the environmental [...]
Just where are we as a society in 2013, where animal welfare and environmental issues are concerned? I’m seeing some progress in some areas and a troubling trend of decline in other areas. I like classic TV shows and movies. My viewing tends to drift to films from the 1930s to the 1970s – or [...]
A member of the Washington State House of Representatives reportedly has stated bicyclists create more pollution than motorists. Yes, this appears to be a true story. But I hope it is not. A RawStory.com article reports State Rep. Ed Orcutt tried to tie a bicyclist’s increased rate of respiration with increased pollution. When contacted by [...]
I don’t drink any sort of alcoholic beverages at all, but a lot of people do – a lot of people. And certainly there are tons of beer drinkers in the United States. An article on Grist.org hit the Pack News Wire this morning, concerning the concern that beer makers in New York State have [...]
There is a link between human health and trees, a new study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine suggests. One of the primary results found people experienced greater rates of death from heart and respiratory diseases where there was a loss of trees. The data came from 1,296 counties in over 15 states. From [...]
A letter from 18 of the top climate scientists in the country is urging President Obama to reject the Keystone XL Pipeline. From extracting the tar sands to piping the dirty product down from Canada to the Gulf Coast, it’s a bad thing for the environment and wildlife. 350.org reports an environmental impact statement is [...]
Good news for a change. I need to be able to post more information such as this. Defenders of Wildlife offers a number of success stories of 2012. Let’s hope 2013 is even better, for we have much work to do.
