Garry Rogers

LATEST ARTICLES ( 2814 )

• Citizen Naturalist Opportunities

  

  Citizen Naturalists A reader recently said they liked the opportunities appearing in this blog. There are opportunities to sign petitions, state opinions, give... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, BOOKS, ENVIRONMENT

• For Miami, Sea Level Rise Has Already Gone Exponential

  

  GR: My first reaction to this story was that it is the kind of news that would motivate our leaders to take action to stop greenhouse emissions that are... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, BOOKS, ENVIRONMENT

• How I Feel About Climate Change

  

  GarryRogers:Our free society has lost its footing. Bad things are happening and we can’t seem to right the wrongs. Let’s hope the frustration we feel doesn’t... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, BOOKS, ENVIRONMENT

• Research Shows Great Barrier Reef Coral Is Failing

  

  As pointed out before, CO2 emissions do more than affect the atmosphere. Drawing from NOAA PMEL Carbon Program “When seawater absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2),... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, BOOKS, ENVIRONMENT

• Global Biodiversity Targets Won’t Be Met by 2020, Scientists Say

  

  World leaders are failing in their pledge to cut the rate at which wildlife lose their homes, according to the the first ever progress report on targets to... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, BOOKS, ENVIRONMENT

• Study Shows Sharks Have Personalities

  

  Exeter, UK (SPX) Oct 03, 2014 - Some sharks are ‘gregarious’ and have strong social connections, whilst others are more solitary and prefer to remain... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, BOOKS, ENVIRONMENT

• Human Impact: Artificial Light Disrupts Sex Hormones of Birds

  

  GR: Artificial light contributes to wildlife decline. Harmful human impacts also come from habitat loss, invasive species, toxic waste, pesticides, hunting,... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, BOOKS, ENVIRONMENT

• Study: Cheetah Population Dwindling

  

  GR: Monospecific landscapes are boring. Wouldn’t we all prefer to have a few more cheetahs and a few less humans? In 1900, cheetahs numbered around 100,000.... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, BOOKS, ENVIRONMENT

• How Monarch Butterflies Found (and Lost) Their Migration

  

  GarryRogers:This is what happens when corporations rule the government. Our government is approving herbicide resistant plants and it is allowing continued use... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, BOOKS, ENVIRONMENT

• Predator Killing Contest Environmental Assessment Available for 15-day Comment...

  

  “The BLM is asking for comments on an Environmental Assessment that examines the impacts of issuing a Special Recreation Permit (SRP) to conduct a predator... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, BOOKS, ENVIRONMENT

• Vegetarian Awareness Month

  

  GarryRogers:Produce an immediate benefit for Earth and its animals. Skip the meat. You’ll feel better physically and mentally. Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, BOOKS, ENVIRONMENT

• Wild Horses a Problem for Ranchers? Wolves Could Fix That

  

  GarryRogers:I agree with Mr. Conniff’s response that predators could control the horse problem. First, the cattle have to go. The cattle use range resources tha... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, BOOKS, ENVIRONMENT

• Human Hothouse Found to Be California Drought Culprit as Ridiculously Resilient...

  GarryRogers:Research indicates a global warming connection for most recent extreme weather events. Originally posted on robertscribbler: This is an event that i... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, BOOKS, ENVIRONMENT

• The Slow-Motion Train Wreck of Industrial Civilization

  

  GarryRogers:“Human limitations and ignorance are causing Earth’s environment to deteriorate, species to go extinct, and climate to become inhospitable. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, BOOKS, ENVIRONMENT

• When It Comes to The Arctic Methane Monster, What We Don’t Know Really Could Kil...

  GarryRogers:The word prudent does not seem to be present in the vocabularies of our leaders. Originally posted on robertscribbler: (Can we save humanity from th... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, BOOKS, ENVIRONMENT

• In Wildness is the Preservation of Raccoons, In Raccoons is the Preservation of...

  

  GarryRogers:I fully agree with the statement: “Raccoons are brave, resilient, adaptable and notoriously intelligent.” Their kind will rule the world while it... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, BOOKS, ENVIRONMENT

• “Hunter-Conservationists:” the Most Ridiculous Spin of the Century

  

  GR: Photography field trips are a great alternative to hunting trips. Photography clubs everywhere should plan more outings, and they should share their plans... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, BOOKS, ENVIRONMENT

• In The California Drought, These Animals Are The Silent Sufferers

  

  With no end in sight and hopes pinned on a wet winter, the California drought has left an entire community dependent on bottled water provisions, threatened... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, BOOKS, ENVIRONMENT

• Want to Heal the Planet? Look at What’s On Your Plate

  

  GarryRogers:Save the planet; eat right, and use condoms! Originally posted on Life or Lunch?: If you’re looking for another reason to reduce or eliminate... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, BOOKS, ENVIRONMENT

• Protect Wildlife from Killing Contests

  

  “Believe it or not, the practice of hunting non-game fur-bearing mammals in contests is still alive and well in California. What’s more, cash prizes, known as... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, BOOKS, ENVIRONMENT