Back in November of 2006, when I began writing blog posts, their subject matter was primarily focused on natural ecosystems, wildlife and conservation. Before long, I drifted toward discussions regarding threats to our natural environment, including unbridled development, pollution and mysticism.
Early on, I could not have imagined that our own political system, led by an anti-science narcissist, would become the primary threat to the health of our society and the welfare of our planet's natural ecosystems. Surely, in America, educated members of both political parties would not let this happen; after all, they have children and grandchildren who will suffer the consequences of such short-sighted policies.
Of course, my hopeful view of the future, based on the projected advance of science, has been derailed by the Trump Administration and by the Republican Party in general. Now, twenty years later, a large percentage of the posts are focused on political threats to our freedom, our health and our commitment to conservation. It is not enough to report on the wonders of nature when the welfare of or planet is under relentless attack.
