By Eric Ruark
by Karen Shragg Dedicated to the living memory of the ever-wise Dr. Al Bartlett, physics professor University of Colorado Boulder. Math is exactly what the late great physics professor Al Bartlett tried to warn us about. From a laundry list of things he could have chosen, including our propensity for war, he said that the … Continued
By Eric Ruark
by Henry Barbaro Like many countries throughout the world, America is experiencing a “biodiversity crisis.” According to the U.S. EPA, over 1,300 of America’s plant and animal species are endangered or threatened. As described in the 2023 report by NatureServe, “Biodiversity in Focus: United States Edition,” 34% of plants and 40% of animals are at risk … Continued
By Jeremy Beck
The Biden-Harris approach to immigration was to ignore the numbers and focus on making an “orderly” system. Their approach to illegal immigration was to make as much of it “legal” as they could. Even in a large country such as the U.S., that approach was doomed to failure. “Of course, it’s important to have laws … Continued
By Eric Ruark
by Henry Barbaro The Convention on Biological Diversity’s 16th “Conference of the Parties” (aka, COP-16) is a global event that took place in Cali, Colombia from October 21 to November 1, 2024. The goal of the bi-annual conference is for governments from around the world to deliberate on the most effective strategies for halting and reversing … Continued
By Eric Ruark
by Henry Barbaro As America’s hurricane season winds down, it is clear that property damages from coastal storms have been steadily increasing over recent decades, and 2024 was no exception. It is estimated that damages from hurricanes Helene and Milton will likely exceed $50 billion each. “The economic losses are going up because we’re putting … Continued
By Eric Ruark
Photo by Ed Hathaway – 2013
September 22nd was World Rivers Day, which is an annual global event that falls on the fourth Sunday of every September. Rivers play a vital role in our lives and the environment, and World Rivers Day serves as a rally cry to safeguard rivers for future generations while preserving the ancient web of life that … Continued
With a total population of 336 million and 435 reps in Congress, the representation-ratio has dropped way down to one rep for every 772,000 people. In a few generations, an individual’s “voice” has become a mere whisper of what it once was.
By Jeremy Beck
Immigration adds 3.5 million people to the U.S. every year (roughly the city of Los Angeles). Sustainable immigration requires: Reducing legal immigration and Stopping illegal immigration. What limits – if any – will the next administration seek? Population Clock NumbersUSA Immigration Clock Since midnight, immigration (legal and illegal) has added this many people today. The Biden administration removed the guardrails at the border. Illegal immigration spiked from all over … Continued
