Thursday, February 21, 2008

Environmental Sciecne: Driving Green




How much is your carbon footprint as you drive?
Calculate Your Impact

Environmental Science: How Much Carbon is in Your Food


NPR's Fresh Air had a wonderful story about the greenhouse gas cost of raising food. Is it more environmentally friendly to buy apples from Washington State or apples from New Zealand?

You might want to give the piece a listen:Michael Specter: Count Carbon Along With Calories

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Environmental Science: Food Cost Rising



More people around the world are eating meat than ever before. That coupled with raising fuel cost and the demand for ethanol are just some of the factor increasing your grocery bill.

Food Prices Surging, Raising Hunger Concerns

On Point: The Soaring Price of Food

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Muscatine Community College Closed! 2/6/2008


Axel and Roxas Comic: Snow Day by *Silverookami on deviantART

WOOOHOOO! Snow Day! The College is closed today! We will see you on Thursday. Thursday and Friday Exams are still on! Use the day to study. :)

Meteorology: Killer Tornadoes


Killer Tornadoes ripped through the Southern United States leaving many homeless and some dead.

Tornadoes sweep U.S. south, at least 26 dead

Tornadoes tear across Southern states, killing at least 27

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Friday, February 01, 2008

Meteorology Schedule Upated!



I'm just batting a 1000 here!

Please take the time to download and read the new Schedule for Meteorology Spring 2008: MET Spring 2008 Schedule(pdf)

Why some humans should not breed.



Yes, that is a power strip floating on two sandals.

Questions?

What are you cooking that is so important that you need an electric grill in the middle of a pool?

How much beer do you need to drink, so this seems like a good idea?