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About Bruce

Work for sustainable development of small islands and the Chesapeake Bay; ex-Peace Corps (Volunteer and staff) in LA & Caribbean; cruised Caribbean on S/Y Meander for three years; like small tropical islands, French canals, Umbria, Tasmania, and NZ. Married 52 years to the late Kincey Burdett Potter (see Kincey.org). President of the now-sunsetting Island Resources Foundation.

Why Are Coastal Salt Marshes Falling Apart?

Why Are Coastal Salt Marshes Falling Apart?10/17/2012 01:00 PM EDT Salt marshes have been disintegrating and dying over the past two decades along the U.S. Eastern Seaboard and other highly developed coastlines without anyone fully understanding w… Continue reading

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Collosal Arrogance of US Businessman Russ George Violating UN Environment Treaties

from the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/oct/15/pacific-iron-fertilisation-geoengineering?CMP=twt_guMy favorite quote:”We’ve gathered data targeting all the possible fears that have been raised [about ocean fertilisation],” Ge… Continue reading

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Lockheed Martin CEO gets Vicious Wrist Slap for Environmental Infractions

The Washington Post Tweet about this article said:””Once again, people of great wealth feel entitled that they can just end run the permitting process…” http://t.co/TwPyEtIZ”for further amusement, read the comments at the WaPo URL —Lockheed Ma… Continue reading

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20 August 2012 — Natural Hazards Updates: Forest Fires at Night

There a new sensor on a recent satellite that makes these forest fires clearly visible at night– FIRES (1 updated events, 1 new images) –NIGHT VIEW OF WESTERN WILDFIRESIn August 2012, lightning sparked numerous wildfires throughout the western U… Continue reading

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Heavy Impact from 10-Year + Rains

In less than 24 hours the Annapolis area received 4.5 inches of rain.A 10-year storm is a bit over 2 inches. Continue reading

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Musings on Fisheries Moratoria, especially when you’re near the bottom of the barrel.

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A Message From the Nieman Foundation About the Watchdog Project

In the event that you also think [good] journalism makes a difference. . . . especially read Barry Sussman’s farewell column below. .. Also, check the Nieman website for other resources. bpFrom: Nieman Foundation Continue reading

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20 August 2012 — Natural Hazards Updates: Forest Fires at Night

There a new sensor on a recent satellite that makes these forest fires clearly visible at night– FIRES (1 updated events, 1 new images) –NIGHT VIEW OF WESTERN WILDFIRESIn August 2012, lightning sparked numerous wildfires throughout the western U… Continue reading

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RainScaping Update

Issued: August, 2012 RainScaping Update The goal of life is living in agreement with nature. -Zeno Master Watershed Steward Certification CourseThe Watershed Stewards Academy is currently recruiting COMMUNITY LEADERS for its next Master Watershed … Continue reading

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Homework Assignment

Using materials from this case study in the Sunday NY Times, 14 June 2012, and your common sense, fine two things right and 14 things wrong with the US economic and financial system.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/15/business/goldman-sachs-and-a-s… Continue reading

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