by George Brennan | May 13, 2020 | News Articles
I recently watched the Michael Moore film, “Planet of the Humans.” Not coincidentally, Moore released the film on the 50th Earth Day and fifty years after his first film, an Eagle Scout project, which dealt with pollution in his hometown in Michigan. I was struck by...
by George Brennan | Apr 13, 2020 | News Articles
SEA LEVEL RISING BLOG I am a sailboat sailor. Tides, seas and winds are the essence of our pleasure and challenge. The storm’s sediment deposits and currents certainly impacted the bay’s depth and its channels for navigating. I live very close to the water where...
by George Brennan | Mar 31, 2020 | News Articles
PLASTIC BAG BANS AND COVID-19 Before COVID-19 blindsided us, warnings about possible health consequences of banning single-use plastics for the protection of the environment fell on deaf ears. Reusable bags can contribute to the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses....
by George Brennan | Mar 31, 2020 | News Articles
Paper vs Plastic I recall the time when supermarkets and other retailers introduced plastic shopping bags. They were not well received at the time. The phrase “paper or plastic?” was offered as a packaging/carrying option. At the time the “Save the Forests” movement...
by George Brennan | Feb 27, 2020 | News Articles
My granddaughter has a chore board hanging in our home. It contains a host of tasks/chores she can complete that provide her with responsibilities, awareness to her immediate environment and beyond and, ultimately, her reward (earning an allowance). Although not...
by George Brennan | Feb 13, 2020 | News Articles
A look at weather dependent renewable energy. I recall the early days of solar energy in the 1970s. In the late 70’s hot water heater roof top collectors were being offered by utility companies. Having fabricated a solar hot water heater for our family’s swimming...
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