Growing up in the midwestern region of the United States, I dealt with tornados and floods. Then, spending the majority of my adult life in Florida I dealt with hurricanes and fires. So when the locals told me that a typhoon was on its way, I was thrilled to be able to add this natural disaster to my list.… [Read more]
Earthquake and Tsunami Bring New Issues to Light
The Japanese people are outraged.
In particular, Japanese women are outraged.
As well they should be. With the decision to reactivate the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactors, there has been a lot of scrutiny into what happened last year in the aftermath of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. Many problems arise, but one of the most unsettling revolves around the Japanese nuclear power industry’s views on women.… [Read more]
Gas Companies are Becoming a Fracking Nuisance
I’ve been wondering something…With all of the things that are on the local and national agendas to discuss why hasn’t the issue of ‘fracking‘ made it to higher up on the list? Actually, this shouldn’t have to be discussed; it’s actually ridiculous that this situation has been allowed to come so far. It’s supposed to be a no-brainer that toxins should not be pumped into the ground to pollute our soil and water.… [Read more]
