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...counter the process of global warming, McKibben says, humanity needs to give up its "defiant" attitude and begin to think of the planet as a whole...
...consequences of his "end of nature." Although not a scientist, he writes clearly and perceptively about several reasonably esoteric subjects--from genetic engineering to the recently-discovered hole in the Antarctic ozone layer. Although his explanations of global warming may seem doom-laden, they contain enough hard facts to give even the least environmentally aware person a serious jolt...
This argument sounds innocent enough at first, but as McKibben realizes, it has problems. Part of what McKibben loves in nature is his house and his garden in the Adirondacks. He acknowledges that in the interests of the entire globe he might have to give up such space and energy-wasting luxuries...
Clark threw two touchdown passes in the second quarter to give Brown a 21-7 halftime lead. On the first one, he rolled right and threw back across the field to Bill Miller, who ran 16 yards to score. The second strike was to Rodd Torbert for 10 yards...
...fewer Yuppies with dogs and baby strollers. One professional carrying a perfectly appropriate bottle of California white zinfandel said to her colleague of a newly made acquaintance, "I didn't give him a card, though. What a faux...