On Jan. 7, as I write this, it has been three days since the recent snowstorm. Yet, there are still drivers wandering around the streets and highways with snow-covered windows, headlights, etc. These folks truly exemplify Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. It’s regrettable that those of us who believe in safe, responsible driving […]

The synthetic pesticide ban recently approved by the Portland City Council may create an “organic” city, but it won’t create a green city or a beautiful city. The people of Portland may like ticks, mosquitoes and flies. They are excellent food for birds and fish. Rather than tidy green lawns and colorful gardens, yards can […]

With some alarm, I heard on New Year’s Day that China will be implementing a severe crackdown on the amount of plastic they accept from the U.S. and other countries for recycling. One of the changes that I can point to as a 70-something-year-old citizen is the general acceptance of recycling among the American public. […]