It’s bad enough that Colombia has to deal with the ever-present problem of cocaine trafficking. Now it has to deal with “cocaine hippopotamuses,” as well.
Colombia Clashes With Cocaine Hippos
Mixed Scottish Feeling About Global Warming
The Noah’s Ark for the Planet’s Plant Life
Imagine a modern version of Noah’s Ark. In the event of a disaster — natural or man-made — this ark would be the last line of defense against extinction. It would preserve […]
Gasp and Grasp Your Way Through the Great London Smog of 1952
Residents of London are accustomed to foggy conditions. When diminished visibility began to cloud the view of St. Paul’s Cathedral, Big Ben, and Westminster Palace, few thought there was any reason for […]
The Secret to Energy Conservation at the World’s Most Secret Building
The words “efficiency” and “government” rarely belong in the same sentence. There is one government entity that is an exception to the rule, and despite being a place known for its secrecy, […]
They Always Said His Inventions Would be the Death of Him
Thomas Midgley, Jr. held over one hundred patents for his mechanical engineering and chemistry advancements. Certainly not winning any prizes from environmentalists, it was Midgley who developed the lead-based additive for gasoline, […]
No Tree for Teddy
President Theodore Roosevelt banned Christmas trees from the White House in 1901 out of concerns for protecting the environment. source
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