This might sound like a pet peeve by now — I have previously registered this complaint in my columns and essays — but calling it that tends to demean it as a genuine issue that should be confronted in the 21st Century. With the decline of brick-and-mortar retail, the owners of vast, empty parking lots … Continue reading No pet peeve, a real issue for our communities: Huge, empty parking lots as more stores close
The long, slow melt of winter 2026
I asked a scientist about the value of the long, slow snow melt we’re experiencing. Common sense tells you there’s a value to it — reduced risk of flooding for one thing, gradual replenishment of moisture in the soil for another — but, while common sense might be an ingredient of the scientific process, it … Continue reading The long, slow melt of winter 2026
Nothing funny about climate change denial
I noticed several laughing emojis in a Facebook post last week about climate change, stormwater runoff and flash floods. Some people — almost all white males, many of them clearly Trumpies — apparently still mock the fact that a warming planet is causing more extreme weather, and that 100-year storms are happening more frequently. I’ve … Continue reading Nothing funny about climate change denial
Code Red: Less fishing in summer the new normal with climate change
I have written about doing less fishing, this long-developing decision influenced by two things — climate change and conscience. My July 17 column bids farewell to Code Red summer fishing. My preference is to fly fish for trout. Trout need cold, clean water to thrive. They become stressed in high temperatures. To help them survive … Continue reading Code Red: Less fishing in summer the new normal with climate change
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