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Oak Creek: We Energies coal ash in Lake Michigan 

Oak Creek: We Energies coal ash in Lake Michigan

November 2, 2011
Depending on who you ask, the coal ash released into Lake Michigan from the Oak Creek Power Plant is either very dangerous, or a harmless ingredient.
Blizzard of 2011: Snow storm video (Racine, Wisconsin) 

Blizzard of 2011: Snow storm video (Racine, Wisconsin)

February 3, 2011
A YouTube video summary of the Blizzard of 2011, as we experienced the snowstorm here in Racine, Wisconsin.
Blizzard of 2011 - Racine, Wisconsin: First video 

Blizzard of 2011 - Racine, Wisconsin: First video

February 2, 2011
Our first peek out the window at the results of the Blizzard of 2011 in Racine, Wisconsin.
Leaf collection? Mulch leaves into lawn, garden beds 

Leaf collection? Mulch leaves into lawn, garden beds

October 11, 2010
Fall leaf collection in Racine is bizarre. Dead leaves feed the worms, amend and inoculate the soil. Mulch them into the yard — not the pavement!
BP Gulf oil spill solution: Wool fabric from Janesville, Wisconsin 

BP Gulf oil spill solution: Wool fabric from Janesville, Wisconsin

June 23, 2010
Janesville, Wisconsin textile manufacturer Monterrey Mills says their dense wool fabric could save 20 miles of Gulf Coast beachfront per day.
Hair soaks up oil spills: MatterOfTrust.org 

Hair soaks up oil spills: MatterOfTrust.org

May 3, 2010
Hair soaks up oil from oil spills, and MatterOfTrust.org invites donations of hair, fur, and nylons from hair salons, pet groomers — anyone and everyone.
MarkCz.com 

Heat wave, power cuts, and protests in India

June 28, 2009
While American politicians bicker over whether to pass a clean energy bill, today’s forecast for New Delhi called for a high of 111° F. going up to 114° F. for Monday.
Hummingbird babies webcam 

Hummingbird babies webcam

February 6, 2009
Live Ustream webcam showing hummingbird babies in Sunnyvale, California.
NPR: 'Bread in the Water,' where ducks walk on fishes 

NPR: 'Bread in the Water,' where ducks walk on fishes

December 30, 2008
I heard a truly original piece on NPR today, about an obscure Pennsylvania tourist attraction “Where the Ducks Walk on the Fish.”
Yes, we got some snow here 

Yes, we got some snow here

December 19, 2008
Documenting the foot of snow that fell here in Racine, Wisconsin overnight and into the day.
Bring back Indian summer 

Bring back Indian summer

December 6, 2008
Here in southeastern Wisconsin, December has started off with snow, and more snow is coming.
Gregory Berg's Kenosha tornado photos 

Gregory Berg's Kenosha tornado photos

January 23, 2008
My former colleague was at Carthage College during the January 7, 2008 tornado, and took a few photos of it.
'The Story of Stuff' with Annie Leonard 

'The Story of Stuff' with Annie Leonard

December 31, 2007
A 20-minute video looks at global consumerism, limited resources, and waste.
'An Inconvenient Truth': The movie about Al Gore, global warming 

'An Inconvenient Truth': The movie about Al Gore, global warming

April 27, 2007
There’s too much hagiography of Al Gore, but this is still a very worthwhile movie about the very survival of our planet.
NOAA Weather Radios with SAME technology 

NOAA Weather Radios with SAME technology

February 9, 2007
One of these radios could save your life, or the lives of your loved ones.
About earthworms and soil 

About earthworms and soil

December 3, 2006
Underneath my yard, I’m hoping to cultivate a healthy population of these amazing animals.
You've got weather 

You've got weather

August 24, 2006
I recommend using Weather Underground and My-Cast to stay updated on weather conditions.