January 7, 2009
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Russian shutdown of gas pipeline starkly shows the danger of centralized energy- We have been arguing against centralized energy as environmentally damaging and inherently insecure. With this development, I don’t think I need to say more. Russia stops all gas supply to Europe via Ukraine. By Lynn Berry and Maria Danilova. AP
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Earthquakes were small, but it was an energetic swarm, expert says- Although the quake swarm seems to be over, it might signify more changes with a small probability of dramatic stuff. Story in the Jackson Hole News and Guide. By Cory Hatch. – – – – – The late Rick Hutcheson, the Park’s geyser expect,…
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Depressing news- Agribusiness as usual. Obama’s campaign ag adviser mounts a weak defense of industrial food. Grist Magazine. Posted by Tom Philpott
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Prospects for “wilderness bill” have now improved- Walt Minnick, the Democrat who defeated incumbent nutwinger Bill Sali for Idaho First Congressional District, joined with Idaho Second District Representative, Republican Mike Simpson to reintroduce the controversial Central Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Act (CIEDRA) on the first day of Congress. With Democrats in control the prospects…