Environmental Impact

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Global Warming – Back to the Basics

Posted by Michael Searcy ⋅ March 29, 2010 ⋅ Leave a comment

Amidst polls showing a decline in concern over the impacts of global warming, perhaps it is time to revisit the basics. The ability of human carbon emissions to warm the planet was first theorized over 100 years ago, near the beginning of the industrial age. Since that time, the theory has been reinforced by countless … Continue reading →

Climber Accused of Triggering Avalanche on Trial

Posted by Michael Searcy ⋅ June 19, 2009 ⋅ 2 Comments

The criminal trial of mountain climber Michael Joseph began yesterday in a courtroom in downtown Denver, Colorado. Joseph, a lifetime resident of Colarado, is accused of triggering an avalanche this past January by detonating a stick of dynamite after ascending Mt. Evans just outside of Denver. Members of a nearby climbing party witnessed Joseph extracting … Continue reading →

Disney Makes Green Commitments

Posted by Michael Searcy ⋅ March 11, 2009 ⋅ Leave a comment

As part of its 2008 Corporate Responsibility Report, the Walt Disney Company announced on Monday ambitious goals to minimize waste and greenhouse gas emissions in the operations of its parks, resorts, and businesses with the long term goals of reducing both waste and direct greenhouse gas emissions to zero. In addition to waste and GHG … Continue reading →