Someone tell Dubya
Bob Morris @ Jan 15th 2007 20:45 - Category: Climate change ;
Evangelical leaders join scientists to fight global warming
Archive for January 15th, 2007
The cost of climate change
Bob Morris @ Jan 15th 2007 00:23 - Category: Climate change ;
A state of Washington report on the effects of climate change said “It’s safe to say that virtually every aspect of the state’s economy will be affected by climate change.” This includes higher prices for lumber, water, and crops and additional expenses to protect shorelines from flooding.
But of course it’s not just Washington, it’s happening in all the states. Plant zones shifted one zone north from 1990-2006, Sue says, what happens when Connecticut (where we’re moving to) becomes California? And what will the climate in southern California be like in 10 years? More to the point, given that SoCal pipes in all its water from hundreds of miles away, will increased temperatures mean less available water? Then there’s the enormously fertile Central Valley agriculture where vast amounts of crops are grown. Will those crops continue to grow if plant zones continue shifting northward and water gets scarcer?
The political and economic ramifications of global warming are going to be huge and worldwide. We need to take action now.
Connecticut activist arrested on bogus charges
Bob Morris @ Jan 15th 2007 00:15 - Category: Unfiled ;
Green activist Ken Krayeske was photographing Connecticut Republican Governor Rell’s inaugural parade this January when he was arrested for no apparent reason. He was on a state police enemies list, yes, an enemies list. Bail was set at an outrageous $75,000, a clear example of the truism - the worse the police misconduct, the more severe the charges.
Governor Rell was shocked, just shocked, and has asked for a review of the arrest. Krayeske’s lawyer, Norman A. Pattis, expects the charges will be dropped. (Then presumably the lawsuit for illegal arrest will commence.) He also says Rell had to know about the list.
Now the case will automatically be transferred to Hartford Superior Court. Where “we expect it will be nolled or dismissed,” Pattis said.
“We’re not admitting we did anything wrong,” Pattis said. But if the “governor’s goons” take exception to that then he looks forward to a “vigorous and spirited fight in court,” he said.
Connecticut blogs were and are all over this story.
And Pattis sounds like my kind of lawyer.
Krayeske blogs at 40 Year Plan, where he’s posted about his legal defense fund.
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Connecticut political blogs
Bob Morris @ Jan 15th 2007 00:08 - Category: Unfiled ;
Our house here in L.A. is now for sale (photos coming), the broker walk-through is Tuesday. Once it sells, we’re on our way to Connecticut.
In preparation, I’ve been reading Connecticut blogs. They are an especially active bunch, with a genuine feel of community too.
Here’s some of them, this list is not meant to be inclusive.
My Left Nutmeg. “Where Connecticut Dems scratch that progressive itch.” (Connecticut is “The Nutmeg State, ” hence the name.)
Connecticut Bob Appears to be a local force of nature. Videos, opinions. Lively.
Connecticut Local Politics. “Connecticut politics and elections: coverage, analysis, maps and commentary.”
Caffeinated Geek Girl “Part Journal. Part Blog. 100% Caffeinated”
Connecticut Weblogs aggregates posts from Connecticut blogs.
Spazeboy covers progressive politics and enjoys tweaking Lieberman’s nose.
Building CT Green From AuctorVerno, “green building/green business marketing services firm that assists customers in developing strategies and setting goals that green their operation.”
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