If you see me driving down the road, odds are I’m listening to classic rock music. As a Christian, I’ve often felt uncomfortable admitting my love for Led Zeppelin, the Eagles, Black Sabbath, Jethro Tull, or any number of other “classic” rock bands. After all, Christians are admonished to refrain from sinful behavior and keep …
Continue reading FAIRIES WEAR BOOTS – Spirituality in Rock ‘n Roll – Part II
The most important court case in the history of wildlife management in the United States is about to unfold. Based on a scientific assessment of the true biological status of gray wolves, the Trump administration is making moves to delist the species throughout the entire U.S. and simultaneously turn over all management responsibilities to the …
Continue reading CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY GOES ALL IN!
Hydropower is defined as energy derived from water flowing through a turbine. Dams provide a dependable source of hydropower. This article addresses the debate over whether or not hydropower should be considered a “renewable” and/or "sustainable" energy source. The answer depends as much upon your location as who you ask. In Sierra Club board rooms …
Undoing the damage caused by REWILDING propaganda films such as “How Wolves Change Rivers”, (which has now reached over 80 million views through multiple postings on Youtube), has proven to be a daunting and perhaps futile endeavor. Millions of people are now convinced that wolves are "good" and "necessary" for the environment because of their …
Continue reading DATA OR IDEOLOGY – What drives the REWILDING agenda?
Last fall, Malheur County Sheriff’s deputies investigated and confirmed six cattle depredations by wolves in a two month time span. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials say the cattle were killed by “other causes”, which leaves the ranchers without the option to collect compensation for their losses as provided for in the state’s Wolf …
Continue reading WOLVES DON’T KILL CATTLE. THEY ARE TOO BUSY CHANGING RIVERS!
The sale of Avista Utilities to Hydro One is nearing the final hurdle. Does it matter who owns our regional utility company? Do we really want the management of our local energy supply to become entangled in the politics of a foreign government? Yesterday, Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative “Torries” swept into power in Ontario. The …
Continue reading BOWING TO THE CROWN- Selling Our Energy Future
As soon as I heard that the Sierra Club supported and was involved with the takeover of Avista Utilities by Canada's Hydro One, I knew there was a problem. My concerns bore out at today's Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission hearing at the Spokane Valley City Hall. I signed in to testify and ask questions …
Continue reading THE HYDRO ONE – AVISTA UTILITIES DEAL- “Lunatic Fringe, I know You’re Out There!”
