Floods

Flood Waters 'Devastate' Fargo Schools
By Ashley Powers
9:06 AM PDT, March 29, 2009


Fargo has been the victim of severe weather. First, the potential flooding of the Mississippi River. Next, a snow storm has blown in. Today, water has seeped into a local schools campus and flooded two buildings.

I feel so bad for Fargo. It's like that Iowa situation all over again. I am so glad that there is minimal flooding in this area. Weather in the great plains are so severe.

Mining

Mining group says EPA reviews could threaten coal jobs

By TIM HUBER Associated Press

March 28, 2009, 2:15AM

The EPA declared that they will take a look at 150 to 200 mining applications. The reason is, is that the EPA wants to prevent the dumping of coal wastes in lakes and streams. The problem is, is that the EPA can threaten the jobs of 77,500 people.


There has to be a compromise here. We have to help protect the environment, but we also have to have jobs for people. Coal is the backbone on our nation, and we cannot turn our backs on them.

Disposing for Dummies

How to dispose of hazardous waste

By Michelle Stoffel |Tribune reporter

March 22, 2009

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/chi-0322-toxic-disposalmar22,0,6027340.story

1.6 million tons on hazardous wastes comes from American households. It all comes from things like old paint, dead batteries, and outdated cell phones.



How do I dispose of these things?

Batteries- Recycling in Chicago is easy and most Walgreens help take them in.

Paint- Chicago has a recycling and exchange program as well.

Last Post

Forgot the Website

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/03/22/memo-to-the-president-six-reasons-to-cancel-your-1-trillion-to/

Another 6 List... IDK

Memo to Obama: Six reasons to cancel your $1 trillion toxic waste plan

Peter Cohan
Mar 22nd 2009 at 9:30AM


1. It's too small to buy enough of the toxic waste.
It would cost 13 trillion dollars.

2. It does not deal with the pricing problem.
Banks would be in the red instead of positive gain.

3. It's a government program for the already wealthy.
The companies incharge will be able to invest, but they would already have inside info.

4. Taxpayers are likely to lose money.
It is skewed to the wealthy who will invest.

5. Lack of detail could spook investors.
After Tim Geithner made his speech about it, the stock dropped over 300 points.

6. Money that could be lent directly will go into a black hole.
It will not get credit flow into the economy.

Top 6

Top Six Reasons to Eat Only Organic Fruits and Vegetables

Monday, February 16, 2009 by: Heather Havey, citizen journalist
http://www.naturalnews.com/025643.html\



Your Top 6 are...

1. You Are What You Eat
Donuts, Danishes, and Wendy's put the pot in potbelly.
2. Food is your best medicine.
It cures hunger, and keeps us going.
3. Pay now or pay later
You will end up with diabetes
4. We prefer life over death.
You'll kill yourself faster by eating fast food
5. Earth needs your help.
You can use the leftovers as compost!
6. Healthy plants mean healthier soil, water, birds, worms, animals, plants, air, and you.
I don't know, but it sounds good

You Got Sued

EPA Sued to Properly Assess Health Risks of Pesticides in the Water Supply

Wednesday, February 11, 2009 by: David Gutierrez, staff writer
http://www.naturalnews.com/025588.html



Earth Justice, a non profit organization, is suing the EPA for "failing to properly take into account the health and ecological risks of approved pesticides." Their claim is that there are 7 pesticides on the market that are considered to be dangerous to people.




Are there not any standards that the EPA poses for this? I'm pretty sure that there are, so these groups need to back down so the Government can investigate. People need to stop suing other people. I'm sure the EPA must have tested these products, and I'm sure that if they didn't, then they must have not known about these products, they could be on the black market cause a crack dealer cooked it up in a bathtub in his apartment in Cameron, New Jersey.

Which Bag Do You Want Over Your Head?

February 18, 2009

Paper, Plastic, or Cool?

The Lazy Environmentalists are asking people to shop with reusable bags. They have decided to make the bags more "hip" and have a bit more attitude.


That's great that they have found a line of bags that suits them, but for me, I really don't want to walk around looking like a hippie, or a guy that just raided my sister's closet. I'm good for now, and I'll keep reusing the plastic bags I get for things like picking up doggie doo-doo, and cleaning out my car with them. Nice try LE, but I;m not going to sacrifice my dignity for your cause.

Food? Altered? Banned?

Europe to Allow Two Bans on Genetically Altered Crops

By JAMES KANTER

Published: March 2, 2009

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/03/business/worldbusiness/03biotech.html?_r=1


The European Union has allowed Austria and Hungary to ban the growing of GE foods from from Monsanto, an agricultural biotechnology cooperation. So far, only one GE crop is grown in Europe. A form of corn called MON 810.


I don't really know what GE foods are, or their advantages or disadvantages, but If Europe is taking a stand, then good for them. Because of this, Washington is upset, who keeps whining to the WTO about obstacles to plant GE crops.