Beyond Boundaries · Essays and tidbits from Nancy Bo Flood
Every drop counts. That’s a simple, profound message about water’s future. Colgate should be commended for efforts to educate and inspire. For example, Colgate notes that 1 in 10 people…
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Raising the height of Shasta Dam means a 13 percent growth in California’s Shasta Lake. This supposed solution to create more freshwater resource for farms and cities will wipe out…
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Can you see water pollution on the move? Activist John Heim does. Heim has documented what he calls “the black line of death” moving from Florida’s Lake Okeechobee to the…
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Recently, the South Korean government honored 15 Lakota veterans for their service during the Korean War. Each man earned that country’s Ambassador of Peace medal. May their stories of courage…
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In 2014, a chemical spill at the Grupo Mexico copper mine created an environmental nightmare. The Rio Sonora became a river of acid. Farming, the dairy industry, wildlife and municipal…
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Fringed pants with no seats. Seatless pants?!? What are chaps? This cowboy apparel has real uses beyond stylish looks. Here’s a tribute to chaps, with a definition for “chinks,” the…
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Shaved ice. Shave ice. Snow cones. No matter what you call it, the treat tastes great on a summer day. At rodeos and elsewhere, the icy wonders are gobbled. Eating…
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Young rodeo entrants might think of a cowboy hat only as a fashion statement. But back in the 1800s, it was used for comfort and protection. Take a look at…
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