Garry Rogers's Blog, page 8

Legal Tools & Links For the Conservation of Nature

Yesterday, a visitor sent an email containing corrections and additions for my Legal Tools & Links page. So much appreciated, I made the changes and checked a few other sites too. It occurred that the list needs something more helpful … Continue reading →

Yikes! Stinknet is Here!

The first thought produced by Stinknet is that its bright yellow flowers are beautiful. The next thought, however, is that something stinks. Stinknet produces resinous sap that smells like a rotten pineapple. Continue reading →

Saving Coldwater Farm

The conservation easement will protect the farm from all future development. We will continue to occupy our house and pay property taxes, but no other building will ever be permitted. Continue reading →

Biodiversity Loss and Human Extinction

“The numbers are staggering,” says the former Romanian environment minister. “I hope we aren’t the first species to document our own extinction.” Continue reading →

Saving Nature and Human Civilization

As the majority of the world's citizens become aware that both climate and extinction are in danger of spiraling out of control, there are growing efforts to direct our governments to take action. Continue reading →

Storms and Global Warming

This spring's record-setting storms are just the beginning. In fact, in a few years they will seem quite feeble compared to what's coming. Continue reading →

Climate Demonstrations – Students Protest this Friday

You may wish to join in the ". . . upcoming global day of public demonstrations on March 15th, with details available at fridaysforfuture.org.  Continue reading →

Social Democrats vs. Fascists

Trump and Republicans such as Mitch McConnell want the U. S. to become a Fascist country controlled by and for the wealthy. Sanders and Progressives such as AOC want the country to become a Social Democracy ruled by equality and concern for people and the environment. Continue reading →

How to Send a Finch Extinct

Originally posted on strange behaviors:
Australia’s southern black-throated finch: Going, going … This one caught my eye because it’s such a pretty bird, and because of the mindlessness with which Australia is letting human development drive it to extinction. The…

Climate Change Faster than Expected

Climate change is occurring faster than expected. Continue reading →