An Old, Timely Word from Julian

The coal interests take our coal almost free of taxes. They pollute our air and streams and seduce our politicians. Coal barons don’t build anything more lasting and beautiful…

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Trail Truthing, Part 2: Another Surprise

By Hugh Rogers Winter is shrinking.  On President’s Day, the snowdrops popped up, looked around, saw no snow, not even remnants.  We’ve used a few of these warm days to…

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Congress Unfixes a Problem

By John McFerrin Congress is considering and, Congress being Congress these days, probably will take an action that will be a step back in both efforts to curb greenhouse gases…

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Synopsis of DEIS Process and Highlights Now Available

In preparation of its evaluation of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has preparead a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. …

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A Bear Was There

Donna Weems September 14, 2016 The dry spell has lingered Moisture from the soil is gone The goldenrod wilts, yellow flowers still brilliant on their drooping stalks The odd torrent of rain from a stray thunderhead runs off…

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