Open Thread

Happy Spring!

Here are some interesting links (Big thanks Benji!)

:bug:The President has suspended environmental rules for oil companies. Gee…whats next? This won’t make gas cheaper or increase production. It will just make it easier for the gas companies to make more money. This is a travesty.

A recent advisory from North Carolina health officials says that 22 kinds of seafood have dangerously high levels of mercury, up from seven kinds in previous advisories. The smallmouth bass has made the list for the first time. (This is what happens when you suspend environmental rules)

The Fayetville Online opines that we humans will have to adapt to the coyote, rather than the other way around.

Eaglets make history at Carolina Raptor Center Theres even a cute little video. 🙂

I am so proud of my school! ASU just revieved a $458,000 grant to help implement the new state energy plan A huge shoutout from us to them for continuing to do amazing work with alternatives, energy incentives, and awareness. The groups of people who are working on this project give me hope on a weekly basis. Thanks guys 🙂

‘Jesus would give thanks for every clean drop of water, every fresh breath of air” – Reverend Gayla Collins reflects on why the environment and religion must depend on each other.

Your turn.

About JW Randolph

Raised on the banks of the Tennessee River, JW's work to create progress in his home state and throughout Appalachia has been featured on the Rachel Maddow Show, The Daily Kos and Grist. He served first as Appalachian Voices’ Legislative Associate and then Tennessee director until leaving to pursue a career in medicine in 2012.