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Shell Arctic Spill Response Plan Gets Approval
March 28, 2012
Arctic drilling: Beaufort Sea oil spill response plan approved
Shell Alaska's earlier drilling program in the Chukchi Sea. (Royal Dutch Shell / March 28, 2012)
By Kim Murphy continue…
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A Dangerous Gamble in the Arctic
March 21, 2012
A Dangerous Gamble in the Arctic
by Bill Meadows
The Arctic recently sent a strong warning that hubris has no place in one of the world’s most challenging, high-stakes environments. Shell Oil, which is ready to take a dangerous drilling gamble in the Arctic’s icy waters, should take note.
In mid-February, the Spanish company Repsol suffered a blowout at its onshore Qugruk 2 well on Alaska’s North Slope. Drillers hit a pocket of gas more than 2,500 feet beneath the surface. Natural gas and an estimated 42,000 gallons of drilling mud spewed from the well, and workers evacuated the rig to avoid the risk of an explosion or fire. After nearly a month of trying to bring the well under control — made more difficult with temperatures so cold it was impossible to operate outdoor equipment — Repsol decided to plug and abandon the well. Drilling mud cleanup will begin now that the well has been plugged.
After the blowout, the well’s hydraulic lines and other components quickly froze in the frigid Arctic air. Despite losing its well, Repsol was lucky; no workers were injured or killed, and no oil was spilled. Things could have been much worse. continue…
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Naica Crystal Cave
November 16, 2011
Discovered in 2000, the interior of this cave is 122 degrees Fahrenheit and close to 100% humidity. The gypsum (selenite) crystals are over 500,000 years old and the largest 36ft long!
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We Have “Learned Nothing” from BP Disaster: Obama Opens More of Arctic to Offshore Drilling
November 09, 2011
Yesterday, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced the Obama Administration’s highly anticipated plan for proposed offshore oil and gas leases from 2012-2017. It focuses on exploration in the Gulf of Mexico and giving oil companies the chance to bid on drilling rights in Arctic waters, including the Beaufort and Chukchi seas and the Cook Inlet.
Because the plan targets areas with known potential for oil and gas development where exploration is currently active, the administration is ruling out drilling along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts — including an area near Virginia that had been slated for exploration prior to the Deepwater Horizon disaster. continue…
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Still doubtful that the Arctic ice is melting? Shipping companies are banking on it
October 04, 2011
If you do not like science, there are now more and more commercial verification of climate change
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Proof: Southern Exposure’s Juried Exhibition
Reception on Friday, September 16, 2011, from 6 – 9 pm.
I’m excited to be one of the 45 artists chosen out of 535 entries!
Proof: Southern Exposure’s Entry-Fee Free Juried Exhibition of work by Northern California Artists
Juror: Denise Markonish, Curator at Mass MoCa
Exhibition Dates: September 16 – October 8, 2011
Opening Reception: Friday, September 16, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm continue…
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Shadowshop
August 31, 2011
Shadowshop: Local Art for Mass Distribution
December 2 – April 28, SFMOMA
Shadowshop is a temporary, alternative store and distribution point, organized by artist Stephanie Syjuco, and embedded in the museum’s fifth floor galleries.
contributiing :Islands mini CD, by Chin Xaou Ti Won with bonus painting on paper
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Review In Monterey County Weekly of New Enterprise Phase 3
July 31, 2011
Review In Monterey County Weekly of New Enterprise Phase 3
by Mica Quintana
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Attack of the Jellyfish: Sea Creatures Shut Down ANOTHER Power Station Amid Claims Surge is Due to Climate Change
July 06, 2011
Another power station was shut down by jellyfish today amid claims that climate change is causing a population surge among the species.
Swarm: Hundreds of jellyfish blocked the water-supply grills at the Hadera plant continue…
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Butterflies come out earlier than ever
June 07, 2011
Britain’s butterflies were on the wing earlier than ever before this spring following a warm April, a wildlife charity has said. continue…
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Russia Recruits Giant Snails to Monitor Air Pollution
January 18, 2011
by Jaymi Heimbuch, San Francisco, California on 01.18.11
We’ve heard of giant snails used as a great food source for undernourished communities, and even used as a way to save gorillas. But now, can the miracle creature also help Russia with air pollution problems?
According to PhysOrg, a Russian waterworks facility is using six Achatina snails, or giant African snails, to test a way to monitor pollution from its sewage incinerator. Fitted with heart monitors and motion sensors, the snails — which have lungs and breathe air — will go about their business while researchers take readings and determine the pollution levels in the air coming from the incinerator. continue…
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Themohaline Circulation screening at Temescal Street Cinema
June 17, 2010
Themohaline Circulation screening at Temescal Street Cinema 2010, 8pm
curated by Royal Nonesuch Gallery
Reception 7-8 pm at gallery before screening
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New Enterprise, phase 3
June 10, 2010
New Enterprise, phase 3
curated by fine art base
June 10 – September 22, 2010
@ the Henry Miller Library
Highway One | Big Sur CA |93920
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BUFFET Volume 1 DVD, Release Party.
February 21, 2010
BUFFET Volume 1 DVD Release Party.
Domy Books
1709 Westheimer Road , Houston
Sunday February 21
6pm-8pm
Featured Artists include Chelsey Beck, Susan Chen, Jonathan Duram, Galeria Perdida, (Andres Janacua and Julie Spielman), John Hershend, Lauren Kelly, Laura Lark, Cody Ledvina, Sharad Patel, Nancy Popp, Kelly Sears, James Sham, Hilary Wilder, and Daniel Zajicek.
Produced by Kelly Pike, Sasha Dela, and Karen Hearn with support from the Idea Fund and the city of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance
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