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China’s Hottest New Export: Storms of Deadly Pollution
China’s status as a major exporter of goods is common knowledge. NASA satellite photos capture one of the dust storms over China and Korea in 2001 People buy millions of products manufactured in China every day, from toys to electronics. It appears, however, that the factories
Continue reading...Snowflakes Are Alive
Monday, March 3, 2008
As we move into March and leave winter behind, it’s probably safe to discuss snowflakes again without inspiring a cacophony of curses and nervous tics. At least, that’s what I thought because it turns out the occasionally scenic precipitation is not just the ice crystal [...]
Continue reading...Did Climate Change Cause the Decline of the Maya?
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Scientists have uncovered evidence suggesting climate change may have been the downfall of the Mayan civilization. The Comalcalco temple site in Tabasco, Mexico Not only that, but this climate change was possibly caused by the Mayans themselves.
Continue reading...God Smiles on Stoners, Eases Drought in Kentucky
Friday, February 29, 2008
For those of you who remember hearing about how the drought affecting the Southeast United States was bad for marijuana production last summer– or maybe you just, ahem, noticed– there’s been some fine developments for our very mellowed-out friends. Many Phish fans are alleged to have smoked marijuana. [...]
Continue reading...Is an Old Man With Pig Spleens More Accurate than Doppler Radar?
Friday, February 1, 2008
In today’s world of high technology and focus on the future, every once in a while it’s refreshing to take a deep breath and return to the more natural ways of our ancestors. The secret lies within. Photo by Jim Champion That’s why I’m advocating that the National Weather [...]
Continue reading...Miami Weather Report: Cold with a Chance of Iguana Showers
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
It’s no great secret that we here at Environmental Graffiti have a bit of an interest in non-native species. We’ve written all about the crazy consequences some of these imported plant and animal species have had on their new environments. Now it appears that the environment is [...]
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Monday, March 3, 2008
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