We all live in a natural world even if we spend too much of our lives indoors. The products of the world come from nature, we depend on nature for both physical and spiritual health.
This State Land is Closed - July 11, 2007
Misuse of land is leading to more restrictons.
Vandalizing Public Property - June 30, 2006
People destroying our commons never has made much sense.
Haul Out Your Unburnable Litter - June 15, 2006
Why people should take their unburnables out with them and not leave trash on state land.
Littering - April 23, 2004
Where litter comes from, how to deal with it, and moral implications of littering.
Orange Rocks at Partridge Run - June 30, 2002
Most people respect the environment, but others do not.
Get Tough on Litter - June 30, 2002
Littering is not just annoying, it's toxic.
New York City's Sustainability - September 2, 2008
Despite their low per capita emissions, the sheer size of the city makes it unsustainable.
New Coal, Save the Environment? - June 13, 2008
We know that replacing old coal plants with new ones can be good for the environment.
Such an Icy Winter - January 18, 2008
We are now seeing the effect of climate change.
A Planetary Emergency? - November 12, 2007
Democracy need a crisis to act on global warming, but that may lead to bad solutions.
Carbon Sequestration - August 27, 2007
Why carbon sequestration is a dangerous and bad technology.
A Global Climate Hoax? - August 1, 2007
Inhofe's criticism shows global warming must be viewed in context.
Global Climate Change - July 19, 2007
What we must do address the threat of climate change.
New York's Greenhouse Gas Regulations, - December 15, 2005
How the GHG limiting law passed by the legislature will effect pickup trucks and pickup drivers.
Landmass and Carbon Dioxide Emissions - December 5, 2003
A study of the emissions of carbon dioxide versus the size of landmass.
Wanting A Bigger Truck - September 24, 2008
My irrational desire to replace my Ford Ranger.
Does Walmart Destroy Communities? - April 18, 2008
Not more then other big chain stores destroy communities.
Save the Planet: Buy Less - March 21, 2008
The simplest way to reduce your impact is consume less.
Thrift Shops - November 23, 2007
Not only will you get a good deal, your also saving resources.
Boycotts - January 22, 2007
Individuals only have the power to boycott when they join together.
Giving Thanks - November 22, 2006
Some thoughts on what I'm thankful for this Thanksigiving.
Obesity - September 15, 2006
Obesity seems to be a real problem in a society of plenty.
Still Like Walmart - July 10, 2006
Despite our offical disdain, we still spend our bucks at Walmart and the alike.
Got Bottled Water? - September 2, 2005
Bottled water is both silly and bad for the environment.
Walmart in Perspective - May 22, 2005
A look at the big box in small town America.
Crossgates Mall Experience - June 2, 2004
A perspective on Crossgates Mall and what it means to me.
The Throw-Away Society - April 16, 2004
Commentary on landfills, our notion of waste, and modern American Society.
Christmas List 2003 - December 21, 2003
What I really want for Christmas this year.
Consumerism Defining Freedom - December 6, 2003
How our consumer culture defines freedom in urban society.
People, Property and Rubbish - July 1, 2002
Thoughts about why we value some things, and not others. The idea of this essay is to question the disposability of some items, while we seem to hold people aas ultra-sacred (even when they aren't rea
Our Debt Problem - June 2, 2008
Out of control spending with no plan for tommorow.
More Then $4.2k for Each Albany Resident - February 22, 2008
That's how much debt the city now has out.
Credit Cards - January 23, 2008
Often abused and misaligned with consumerism, we all still need credit.
Our Low National Saving Rate - February 14, 2007
Our lack of savings, not only impacts our economy, but also our environment and human spirit.
Bernanke's Inflation - June 16, 2008
The new fed chief may be responsible for high energy prices.
Why Care About the Economy? - March 14, 2008
We should be working for opporunity and not worshiping economic gods.
Recession - January 25, 2008
The predicted economic slowdown can be very bad for many.
Economic Development - July 16, 2007
The fabled search for new employers can be troublesome.
Why Wind Energy - September 12, 2008
Some thoughts on the community benefits of wind power.
Daylight Saving Time - April 14, 2008
Regardless of energy savings, light in evening is great.
Coal Heat - February 11, 2008
Looking at that heating element on the stove.
Aren't You Glad? - July 23, 2007
That this is not a nuclear emergency.
Household Florescent Lighting - December 29, 2006
Why isn't everybody using compact florescents?
Cheap Labor vs. Cheap Material - November 14, 2008
Questioning the change in human consciences due to energy.
Scale - June 4, 2008
Looking at our larger then life society.
Earthday 37 Years Later - April 20, 2007
Environmental policies are still difficult to develop.
Psychology of Pollution - February 21, 2007
Pollution both has an environmental and a psychological impact.
Environmentalism & Ideology - March 5, 2004
A look at the different forms of environmentalism.
Sierra Magazine - November 5, 2003
Many environmentalists frown on radical change to our environment, preferring overpriced kitty litter and SUVs to action that would clean the air, land, and water.
Incineration: Energy & Money Intensive - March 7, 2007
More problems with muncipal trash incineration.
Incineration: Not a Good As You Might Think - September 29, 2006
Incineration in plagued by pollution, cost, and low energy production.
Memorial Day 2002 - May 1, 2002
A poem about Memorial Day Weekend.
Oil Price Problems - July 14, 2008
Nobody has had time to adjust to higher oil prices, nobody knows the future.
Why I Don't Care About Gas Prices - May 22, 2008
Not driving much the high cost of fuel doesn't effect me.
Energy Conservation - May 20, 2008
Or why you should not buy a more efficient car.
What If Gas Gets Cheap? - April 28, 2008
Lower cost fuel will be a big distinctive to conserve.
Overemphasis on MPG - September 10, 2007
While we should care about MPG, our livestyle choices are more important.
Can China and the US Can Work Together
to Reduce Their Crude Oil Consumption? - December 10, 2005
World oil consumption is a concern for all Americans. Can the two big oil users work together to conserve oil?
Affirmative Energy Action - January 14, 2003
A proposal to encourage the purchasing of fuel efficent cars and trucks.
On the Issue of Fuel Economy - November 30, 2002
Andrew dares to step into the debate about fuel economy.
The State Butterfly - November 16, 2007
Politics, Elementary Schools Students, and making the Karner Blue a state symbol.
Albany's Trailer Park - May 2, 2007
Fox Run is the forgotten victim of our consumerism.
Bigger Bottle Bill - January 30, 2008
Why our state needs to pass an updated bottle bill this year.
You Recycle: So? - November 30, 2007
Recycling makes us feel virtuous, but our solid waste problem is much bigger.
Albany's Lying About Recycling - October 29, 2007
The way Albany creates recycling numbers is a fraud.
Remanufacturing - April 4, 2007
High value remanufacturing is superior to normal recycling.
Why Do I Recycle? - November 15, 2006
Some thoughts on recycling.
Regional Recycling in Cities - September 8, 2006
Maybe the transfer station model for disposing of trash is a good alternative to curbside pickup.
Recycling at Peace Picnic - August 21, 2006
How it's possible to recycle even when outing.
Debbie Jackson: The Recycling Guru - July 19, 2006
Jackson's speech to Pine Bush misses the importance of finding bold solutions to the solid waste problems.
Wasting and Recycling - July 13, 2006
Recycling is good but not a real solution to our solid waste problem.
Bigger Bottle Bill - August 4, 2005
We need to expand the bill and find better ways to recycle.
Two Bags of Trash - August 25, 2008 (Featured)
How I sort and remove litter from the woods.
A Pay to Throw System in Albany? - April 25, 2008
This might be one way to balance the city's budget.
Toilet Paper - October 5, 2007
We all use it. But it is really good for us or the environment?
MSW Composting - September 26, 2007
While it sounds like an ideal solution, it's full of problems.
Learning to Love A Dump - August 6, 2007
Landfills are dirty and polluting, but there is a case of local ownership.
Where Does That Trash Come From? - July 2, 2007
The undisclosed location of Rapp Road's trash.
Why Landfills Should Be Privately Owned - June 25, 2007
Public landfill ownership is contrary to the public interest.
Testimony on Expansion of Rapp Road - February 23, 2007
The testimony from the public hearing on the expansion of the landfill.
The Future of Solid Waste - December 11, 2006
Small dumps become larger dumps in an unending growth.
Comment to City Council - September 27, 2006
A speech I put together to deliver to the city on expanding to the Pine Bush.
More Toxic Trash - September 13, 2006
Electronics and plastics make trash impossible to dispose of properly.
Westerlo's Waste - August 30, 2006
How one small town disposes of waste.
McEneny and the Dump - August 2, 2006
Jack McEneny Spoke to Save the Pine Bush on the Status of the City Dump Expansion.
Free Market Garbage - June 21, 2006
Markets controlling disposal of trash encourages poor disposal methods.
Albany's So-Called Landfill Crisis - May 16, 2006
Albany's plans for expanding in the Pine Bush and dumping trash in Coeymans are wrongheaded.
Plastics: Problem and Non-Problem - January 2, 2005
Plastics are an incredibly controversal part of modern life.
What is Trash? - October 27, 2004
A little deeper exploration of it's meaning.
Story of Two Methanes - September 25, 2004
Exploring the meaning of two rather stinky phenomena: the large scale dairy operation and the landfill.
Rapp Road Landfill, Recycling and Society's Wastefulness - September 7, 2003
Some reflections on society's wastefulness, lack of corporate recycling, and why direct action probably won't work.
Garbage Trucks and Traffic - October 31, 2001
The yuppie traffic hazard. can be a real pain for drivers.
State Park Fees - July 18, 2008
They are too expensive even in an inflationary era.
Grannis' DEC Says No - June 11, 2008
Too often the DEC regulates individuals without legislative approval.
State Parks - August 23, 2006
State parks are crowded and expensive.
Why Save the Pine Bush? - July 24, 2006
The Pine Bush is the first battle against urbanization of a unique countryside.
DEC's Gated Communities - May 7, 2006
The DEC often gets carried away in places where it puts gates.
Logging on State Land - September 30, 2002
State lands demostrate how well managed working forests can co-exist with recreation and wildlife.
Still No Dredging - February 5, 2007
Despite 5 years passing since the consent agreement, the dredging hasn't started.
Mercury Makes People Dumb - February 16, 2006
Mercury makes people dumb by exposure, but the same is true with media fears over the neurotoxin.
Ban Vinyl - September 24, 2005
It's simply too dangerous to be using this plastic.
Lafarge and Burning Tires - September 11, 2005
Finding good ways to dispose of tires without polluting our environment.
Earth as a Pickup Truck - August 11, 2008 (Featured)
Mother earth is tough, but needs some care.
Psychology of Previous Investment - March 31, 2008
Why Kunstler’s notion is a misnomer in our modern society.
What is Pollution? - March 28, 2007
Considering several definations of pollutin.
What Does It Mean To Be An Environmentalist? - February 12, 2007
Some ideas on the meaning of environmentalism.
The Land Ethic Today - February 7, 2007
A look at Leopold's Land Ethic today.
The Environmental Ideal - January 12, 2007
Some basic principles of environmentalism.
Biggest Environmental Problems - June 21, 2005
From protecting open space to making it a nice place to live.
Status-Quo Environmentalism - November 30, 2002
How environmentalists keep the status quo and rarely seek a cleaner environment.
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