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Opinion: Another Day, Another 1814

January 12, 2021 Mike Wrathell 0

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that […]

“Gift of Happiness” Revealed as the 2021 Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Theme

December 31, 2020 americajr 0

NEW YORK — In an unprecedented and challenging year such as 2020, we find comfort in the enduring traditions that inspire hope and intentional moments. In […]

ANWR: Drilling Into The Final Frontier?

December 23, 2020 Mike Wrathell 0

“Drill, baby, drill!” ~~~Michael Steele, former Chairman of the RNC There’s been a lot of talk about drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, […]

ANWR Drilling Update: Trump Wants Seismic Testing ASAP (EarthTalk)

October 22, 2020 americajr 0

Dear EarthTalk: Is Trump going to be able to finally open up the contentious coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling […]

EarthTalk: Underground City? Moving Below Ground To Save What’s Above

August 27, 2020 americajr 2

Dear EarthTalk: If we lived in underground buildings (and cities), would it be better for the environment overall? —Marty M., Hoboken, NJ It’s certainly true […]

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Satellites & The Environment (EarthTalk)

August 20, 2020 americajr 2

Dear EarthTalk: Elon Musk plans to put thousands of new satellites into space to blanket Earth with high speed Internet. What are the environmental implications […]

EarthTalk: How Are We Doing About Tropical Deforestation?

June 12, 2020 americajr 0

Dear EarthTalk: How are we doing in the battle to stop or slow deforestation, especially in the tropics where forests store so much of the […]

EarthTalk: Can We Maintain Our Coronavirus Emissions Reductions?

May 29, 2020 americajr 0

Dear EarthTalk: Do you suppose the drop in carbon emissions that resulted from transportation and industry slowdowns during the Coronavirus pandemic will continue—or will we […]

AIRSPEEDER: World’s first flying electric car racing series makes giant leap forward

April 7, 2020 Press Release 0

London, England & Adelaide, South Australia —Alauda, the performance electric flying car company and its racing series, Airspeeder is poised to go racing following the successful […]

Earth Talk: How Is Melting Permafrost Affecting Arctic Communities?

April 2, 2020 americajr 1

Dear EarthTalk: How is melting permafrost affecting communities in the Arctic and beyond? —William James, Barre, VT In the northern regions of the world, a […]

General Motors to wind down Holden brand by 2021; sell Thailand manufacturing plant

February 18, 2020 Press Release 0

DETROIT – General Motors (NYSE: GM) is taking decisive action to transform its international operations, building on the comprehensive strategy it laid out in 2015 to […]

The World’s Tallest Building, Burj Khalifa, Captivates the Globe With Emaar’s Spectacular New Year’s Eve Show in Downtown Dubai

January 1, 2020 Press Release 0

DUBAI, UAE — Emaar, the master developer of the Burj Khalifa, wowed over 2 billion people across the globe with a breathtaking pyrotechnic show on […]