A recent Duke study published in the which assumes a doubling of carbon dioxide concentrations, concludes with greater confidence than ever that climate change will almost certainly fall within the … Read more
Larry Schweiger’s Archive
Shadowed Pathways
I have long been troubled by the mounting scientific evidence warning of enormous and unprecedented ecological threats presented by global warming. Now we see the very beginnings of the predicted … Read more
A Nation of Slugs and Couch Potatoes
Ding Darling, the founder of National Wildlife Federation would often say, “ten thousand stallions unconnected cannot move a baby carriage.” Darling was a movement builder who believed in the power … Read more
A Matter of Perspective
After waiting some time for a mechanical repair to be made to our airplane, the pilot came on the intercom and put our frustrations in perspective, “folks, it’s far better … Read more
Barring a Miracle, Extinctions are Forever
June 1963: A thirteen-year old boy stood stunned and disheartened on a Lake Erie beach. Once inviting beaches were blackened by slime and littered with decomposing fishes, broken bottles and … Read more
Kids and Wildlife – A Perfect Big Screen Combination
As a young boy, my two brothers and I spent much of our free time playing in a forested area called Fox Ridge twelve miles north of Pittsburgh. It was … Read more
Katrina
Our hearts go out to the millions of American affected by the tragedy unfolding in Katrina’s wake. As the President stated yesterday, America is a strong, resilient nation, and although … Read more
It’s About…Well, Everything
I’ve always believed there’s no such thing as just an “environmental” issue – if it’s about protecting the environment, chances are, it’s also about protecting someone’s health, way of life, … Read more
$67 a Barrel
The price of oil peaked at a record $67 a barrel yesterday. That’s bad news for all of us. High gas prices hurt American families. But drilling for oil in … Read more
