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http://www.newser.com/story/182361/1-in-4-americans-dont-know-earth-circles-sun.htmlDavid,
You did not fail. I knew you would 'come- a- calling'.
"..we almost never see the words of wisdom from the other side of the fence..". I had better clear the dust of my lofty perch & fetch a few
5, 6 letter words or more & fashion a few sentences. Anyways, your statement, as I expected, was excellent. Very scientific analysis. I thank
you for your heart felt comments without propulsion by emotion.
I agree with you. Most things.
The world is telling us something is wrong. The good thing is, is that the causal effects of this calamity are being addressed. Somewhat.
Right now, it sort of like the Indians running around the wagon trains 20 times or so, trying to figure out the way to breach the settler's defenses.
Every wagon train being a little different than the ones before.
On the BBC website this morning shows the 'jetstream' has changed. Something is going on upstairs. Then again, the warmer Pacific Ocean water is
actually forced deeper than what we thought the 'norm'. You know, & from what I read, 50% & more of the world's oxygen comes from
the world's oceans.
So, things do happen. We just do not fully understand.
'World Stewardship'. We are doing a good job at f*cking things up. Sorry to read so blunt, but that 'f' word is probably the best way to describe our
stewardship of the world's resources, lifestyles, & progress. To me it seems out of control.
It will be interesting to see if the newly emergent China middle class will have any affect of their air & water qualities.
I live in the Rocky Mtn foothills of Northern Idaho. This years winter is somewhat normal. Just a slight lack of precip. Then again, life is really not all that
'cookie cutter' perfect anyway. I wish you & yours well.
JB