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Environment

  • Global Warming: Alarmism Versus Denial

    Fossil fuel companies knew in 1979 that carbon dioxide emissions would cause the Earth to warm, creating undesirable consequences for the Earth. By 1981, the Exxon scientist concluded that the burning of fossil fuels could be catastrophic for some of the world’s population by 2030. The choice between huge profits and the possibility of harming… Read more

  • Winners of the 2017 Environmental Hall of Fame/Shame Awards

    Here are the 2017 Hall of Fame/ Hall of Shame winners. Read more

  • Please Nominate Your Candidates for the 2017 Environmental Hall of Fame/Shame Awards

    Last year, 2017, saw some real heroes and villains with respect to the environment. It is important that we recognize those who most affected the environment, for good or ill, by their words or actions. Each year, this site takes a poll to find those most deserving to be in the Environmental Hall of Fame or the Environmental Hall of Shame.… Read more

  • Environmental Security and Renewable Energy

    Below are two letters published in the Wichita Eagle recently. They remind us that there are many reasons for taking action on climate change. They are reprinted  with the authors’ permissions.   Grow economy with wind energy  As a 30-year-old living in the middle of Wichita, I am constantly thinking about job growth and how… Read more

  • Westar Energy’s Proposal to Increase Rates on Solar Customers

    Westar Energy is proposing a rate increase for customers who install solar panels or other distributive energy sources. Those Net Energy Metering (NEM) customers would have to choose between an additional $50 a month energy charge, or a $15 fixed fee plus a per-kilowatt rate demand charge based on the previous month’s maximum usage. If… Read more

  • We Should Not Weaken the EPA

      Opponents of the EPA are now seeking comments on regulations that need to be eliminated by the EPA. They are, of course, focusing on the regulations that save businesses money by allowing them to pollute the environment. Please submit a comment at the link above asking that  no steps be taken to weaken the EPA.… Read more

  • Green Energy Is Not a Frivolous “Add on”

    Dr. Pirotte’s clinic with solar panels This is a reprint of a letter to the Wichita Eagle from Dr. Patrick Pirotte, which explains why renewable energy is important for our future. Dr. Patrick Pirotte, O.D., is a board certified Fellow in the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and treats children with vision and learning-related vision problems. He lectures nationwide on… Read more

  • Winners of the 2016 Hall Of Fame and Hall of Shame Awards

      Thanks  to those of you who submitted nominations and who voted.  The four top candidates in each category were selected from the nominees and the poll was  conducted on three internet sites and Facebook. This year’s winners won by landslides. Here are the winners: Hall of Fame  1. Dr. Katharine Hayhoe ( 91% of the vote) –  an atmospheric scientist at… Read more

  • The 2015 Environmental Hall of Fame/Shame Winners

    The 2015 Environmental Hall of Fame and Hall of Shame contests were carried out on four websites and the votes were combined to determine those who had the most impact on the environment, good or ill. This article announces the 2015 winners and their prizes. Read more

  • Poll: Vote for the 2015 Hall Of Fame and Hall of Shame Candidates

    Voting is now open for the 2015 Hall of Fame and Hall of Shame Awards to determine those who have most affected the environment through their actions. A list of nominees and a poll for voting is given in this article. Please help select the winners. Read more