J.C. Moore Online

Current Events from a Science Perspective.

Scott Pruitt

  • What do you fear? People are moved to action by their fears. Sometimes our fears lurk at the edge of our consciousness, and then are brought into sharp focus by events. Dying oceans, polluted lakes and streams, unsafe drinking water in major cities, catastrophic hurricanes, severe drought and wildfires, and an increase in the severity of… Read more

  •   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

  • Oklahoma’s Governor and Republican leaders have finalize a tax proposal that will give tax cuts to Oklahoma’s wealthier citizens, increases taxes on many lower and middle income citizens, and continue subsidies to many special interest groups. The proposal, if passed, will require cuts to education, infrastructure, and public services. Read more

  • The quality of the scenic Illinois River in Oklahoma is threatened by pollution from Arkansas’ poultry industry. A lawsuit to stop the pollution seemed certain to win, but it may be derailed by a huge influx of money into the recent Oklahoma elections. Read more