Sunday reading

Yesterday I mentioned the Texas Board of Education in my post. Their latest mind numbing activities were documented in a great article by the New York Times this week.

How Christian were the Founders?

Literally hugging trees for science:

Climate Change's impact on forests being measured via expanding tree trunks.

Always great to hear how volunteers are helping maintain parks and this story is especially unique.

Retirees trade work for rent at cash-poor parks

On Climate Change

Arctic glacial dust may affect climate and health in North America and Europe.

Reforestation news

Reforestation taking root in projects around the world

Packing heat in National parks (really?)

Beginning Monday, you can pack a loaded firearm in a National Park

Last attempt legislation mess in US Congress this week on Climate Change

Senate weighs final push to move climate bill

The week in Marcellus Shale News (links from PA Environmental Daily)

Threat of gas drilling to PA forests weighed

CBF and TU Call For Ban On Marcellus Gas Wells In Floodplains After Incidents In Susquehanna & Lycoming Counties

Delaware County Trail News

County's rail to trails initiatives started slowly but are making progress

Williamsport Pa Trail News

NY-PA trail blends recreation, conservation

Appalachian Trail Expansion?

Appalachian Trail expansion gets closer to linking with Alabama

People just won't stop until the Everglades are destroyed

Environmental fight brewing over rock mining push on former Everglades land