Articles about human blunders

The Potomac River Achieves First Place!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Tony Simeone

American Rivers is a Washington D.C.-based organization working to protect and restore the nation’s rivers and streams. Each year they honor our nation’s river systems. This year, the top “honor” goes to the Potomac River. Notice I have not yet … Continue reading →

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Argentina: How to Benefit from Vast Reserves of Oil and Natural Gas – Without Damaging the Environment

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Tony Simeone

The opening paragraph from this Inter Press Service (IPS) article presents the challenge to yet another country that has accessible fossil fuel reserves. “BUENOS AIRES, May 15, 2012 (Tierramérica) – Vast reserves of natural gas and oil trapped underground, whose … Continue reading →

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When Elephant Nature Meets Human Nature

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Tony Simeone

  This is a fascinating story appearing in the London Daily Mail newspaper that was provided to me by Dr. Reddy, a biochar research scientist in India. It shows the human emotion of elephants and the response to a tragedy … Continue reading →

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