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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.

Paying a price for doing what’s right: What really happened at Japan’s premier camera-maker

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Bruce

from The Economist: Continue reading →

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PlanMaryland: DNR Will Host Natural Resource Mapping Workshops

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Bruce

To assist with local planning efforts in support of PlanMaryland, Maryland DNR will be hosting a series of regional Natural Resource Mapping Workshops to present and answer questions on valuable resource data layers including: Maryland GreenPrint … Continue reading →

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Why Are Coastal Salt Marshes Falling Apart?

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Bruce

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

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Bruce

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

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Bruce

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

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Bruce

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

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Bruce

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.

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Bruce

from the Canadian sustainable fisheries blog: Continue reading →

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A Message From the Nieman Foundation About the Watchdog Project

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Bruce

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

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Bruce

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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