By the numbers, the changes proposed regarding septic density appear to favor the changes. After all, it will only result in 12 percent more septic systems than currently allowed. That is the beauty of statistics. But in this case increasing density of development in any way means more impervious surface in an area that by […]
This controversy creates a tough situation…Different groups that support the environment fighting over what is best for the environment. Old growth forest is something that we sorely lack in New Jersey. After all, with few exceptions our old growth forest has been cut over and over again since the 1700’s. Further, we have introduced invasive […]
I have written several times about Nuclear Power and I am still amazed at the articles and discussions that I read on how this form of power production is being pushed as a means of reducing carbon emissions and thus, should be pushed forward. More amazing is the logic that we should go forward with […]
Maybe its time to do away with the idea that dams can be built to provide enough water for desert cities. Maybe its time to remove at least one dam so that we can move water to another lake? Whether or not we remove dams, create tunnels or simply move out of the desert, it […]
To me, the title is a contradiction in terms. By its very nature, bottled water consumes more resources to produce, requires a large carbon footprint and in the end, not matter how the container is designed, creates a waste stream. I give the owner credit for attempting to make a container that has a smaller […]