Tag Archives: getting a grip

Where Have All the People Gone?

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

The average woman is having fewer kids today than her counterpart 50 years ago. Birth rates in about half the world’s nations are below replacement levels. I don’t think humanity is doomed, partly because folks in the other half are … Continue reading →

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Earth’s Moon: Heat, Stir – – –

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

We’ve learned quite a bit about Earth’s moon since the first Apollo landing, but we’re still not sure how it formed. But we’re a step or two closer to solving that puzzle. A team of scientists think Earth and its … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Scandals

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

Friday’s news included claims that a UN environmental protection boss and an Indian bishop have been acting badly. Maybe someone has decided that environmental protection is a fraud after they read those articles. Or at least stopped supporting outfits that … Continue reading →

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Disasters, Deaths, Decisions

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

I figure the best way to deal with a hurricane or typhoon is to be somewhere else. That’s not always possible, so ‘how to survive’ advice generally talks about how to cope with wind, rain and flooding. Some advice may … Continue reading →

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