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U.S. energy policy: A slow national suicide
In 1969, three unrelated events occurred that have since been combined with political bungling to slowly strangle the U.S. economy. Moammar Gadhafi overthrew King Idris of Libya. He nationalized Western oil company reserves with no retribution from the U....Tags: Nuclear Power, Petroleum Industry, Energy Resources, Hybrid Vehicles, Muammar Gaddafi
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Road to energy independence goes through ANWR, Keystone
Sometimes, it is worth our time to step back, to take the long view about seemingly intractable issues affecting our country.
My long view begins with the gas line days of 1973-74, when a recently minted owner of a 1966 Ford Falcon began the daily...Tags: Petroleum Industry, Energy Resources, Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., Jimmy Carter, Roland Park
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Weekend: Climate "dots", invasive weed pull, urban gardening and more
The upcoming weekend is chock-full of green activities. Here are just some: Saturday is "Climate Impacts Day," meaning environmentalists intend to stage a flurry of demonstrations to get people to "connect the dots" between climate change and extreme...
Tags: Druid Hill, Roland Park, Mustard, Natural Resources, Patapsco
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Feather picking: Preening, or a bigger problem?
Q: I witnessed a bird (I think it was a cockatiel) at a pet shop that appeared to be picking at and pulling out its own feathers. Why would it do this? A: Feathers are pretty amazing natural works of art and engineering. They make it possible for birds...
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Diseases and Illnesses, Allergies, Jarden Corporation, Pets
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Reward offered in death of two bald eagles in Talbot County
Federal wildlife officials are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the conviction of the person who killed a pair of bald eagles in Talbot County last Monday. The carcasses were found by a resident near the intersection of Kitty's...Tags: Conservation, Endangered Species, Natural Resources, Punishment
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Capt. Herbert Hamilton Ward III, career naval officer
Capt. Herbert Hamilton Ward III, a retired career naval officer who was active in Upper Chesapeake Bay environmental matters and other issues, died March 17 from complications of a blood clot at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson.
The Broadmead retirement...Tags: Elkton, United States Naval Academy, Chesapeake City, Natural Resources, Hamilton
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Changes in hunting regulations proposed
A number of hunting regulation changes are being considered by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage Service as a result of receiving more than 1,000 comments at stakeholder meetings, public hearings and online forums. The...
Tags: Labor Day, Hunting, Conservation, Allegany County, Natural Resources
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'Spitfire Grill' brings strong acting, song to Colonial Players
The folks at Colonial Players have found a foolproof recipe for feel-good entertainment at "The Spitfire Grill." The players' current musical presentation is based on TV writer/director Lee David Zlotoff's 1996 Sundance Film Festival's Audience Award-...Tags: Abusive Behavior, Theater, Cerebral Palsy, Annapolis, Natural Resources
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Artificial wetlands to grow in Inner Harbor
Baltimore's Inner Harbor is about to dramatically enlarge one of its newest attractions — one meant to draw crabs and fish as well as tourists.
For weeks now, teams of young and adult volunteers have been assembling what promoters say will be...Tags: Water, Mussels, Baltimore County, University of Maryland, College Park, Natural Resources
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Weather worsened Arundel rivers' health in 2011
Unfavorable weather conditions last year worsened water quality in the West and Rhode rivers south of Annapolis, according to the environmental group working to restore them.
The two Chesapeake Bay tributaries earned a 'D' grade overall on the West &...Tags: Annapolis, Weather Reports, Natural Resources
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Regional bike rides for cyclists of all abilities
The horde passes in a blinding blur of bright, logo-laden polyester jerseys and $10,000 full-carbon-frame bicycles measured in grams not pounds, zooming over impossibly gorgeous —- and remarkably steep — Alpine vistas. It's enough to make you...
Tags: Chestertown, Natural Resources, Autism, Salisbury (Wicomico, Maryland)
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Defend this nest: Osprey defeat attempts to stop them from setting up home near Havre de Grace
It is hard to miss if you drive past Adams Chevrolet in Havre de Grace. Two osprey have taken up residence on a utility pole off Route 40, despite attempts to keep the birds from nesting there. Ron Herrmann, a driver at Adams Chevrolet, said the power...
Tags: Conservation, Endangered Species, Baltimore Gas and Electric Co., Natural Resources, Employees
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