I found the article to be very well written. It states the facts without being sensational. We are in the midst of a flu epidemic and it is best to try and react intelligently to this fact.
I just updated my "Links" list with Science Daily. It contains a wealth of information about the environment, science, health, and other science topics. Please check it out.
I live in Saint Louis, MO, and the climate has definitely been changing here for the past 20 years. We used to have harsh winters, mild springs and falls with lots of thunderstorms, and hot, humid summers, with occasional summer storms.
Now I would describe our climate as cool and mild, with occasional severe thunderstorms - less storms, but more intense! Actually I like our current weather. It is more like what you might expect in a more northern climate, without all the bitter cold, ice, and snow. Summers have been a delight! Even though we live surrounded by rivers, including the great Mississippi River, humidity has been decreasing. I can't really explain that!
Tell me about your weather. Have you noticed climate changes where you live?
I have been concerned about consuming dairy products that are not "natural" but adulterated with different chemicals: growth hormones, antibiotics, preservatives, etc. Buying organic is more expensive, but worth it, in my opionion. This is especially true if children are consuming dairy products. None of these chemicals have been tested for their effects on growing children (at least not that I know of). If anyone knows differently let us know in the comment section. Anyway go to the following link to learn how ultrasound is being used to test for chemicals in branded milk and in pure milk. The results show the contrast in density between the two types of milk...interesting, and scary. I will stick to pure milk, thankyou!
Let's think about the meaning of "going green" or "environmentally correct." What feelings about our living habits and our philosophy of life will result from thinking about these issues?
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