CLEAR December 2019

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Plastic Pollution, Our Oceans, Our Future on Vimeo
by Duane Nichols via CLEAR 29 Dec '19

29 Dec '19

Plastic Pollution, Our Oceans, Our Future on Vimeo As Hawaii contemplates joining over 60 locations in the Unites States in banning the sale and distribution of single-use polystyrene ("Styrofoam"), 17 students from Hawaii examine the impact of plastic pollution on their beaches and envision a sustainable future for the world's oceans. https://vimeo.com/178666619

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Mon Wharf remains closed as cold prevents flood cleanup | TribLIVE.com
by Duane Nichols via CLEAR 20 Dec '19

20 Dec '19

https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/mon-wharf-remains-closed-as… Mon Wharf remains closed as cold prevents flood cleanup Article by Brian C. Rittmeyer, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, December 20, 2019 Pittsburgh commuters who use the Mon Wharf will have to find another place to park Friday. The wharf will remain closed Friday, the Pittsburgh parking authority announced. The wharf flooded after heavy rain that fell over the Monongahela and Cheat river basins earlier this week. “Although the river has receded from its crest of 19.8 feet, the flooding has left debris and mud behind, particularly in the drive lanes and middle/lower parking areas,” the authority said in an announcement. Cleanup has been prevented because much of the mud and silt has frozen, the authority said. Cleanup efforts will start Friday afternoon and continue into the weekend, when temperatures are forecast to rise above freezing. The authority said it will try to open part of the wharf for use Monday. In the meantime, additional parking is available at the First Avenue garage and Second Avenue plaza.

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Ecotourism could be an answer ......... but questions remain!
by Duane Nichols via CLEAR 18 Dec '19

18 Dec '19

Ecotourism is a form of tourism involving visiting fragile, rare, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas, intended as a low-impact and often small scale alternative to standard commercial mass tourism. It means responsible travel to natural areas, conserving the environment, and improving the well-being of the local people. Its purpose may be to educate the traveler, to provide funds for ecological conservation, to directly benefit the economic development and political empowerment of local communities, or to foster respect for different cultures and for human rights. Since the 1980s, ecotourism has been considered a critical endeavor by environmentalists, so that future generations may experience destinations relatively untouched by human intervention. Several university programs use this description as the working definition of ecotourism. Generally, ecotourism deals with interaction with biotic components of the natural environments. Ecotourism focuses on socially responsible travel, personal growth, and environmental sustainability. Ecotourism typically involves travel to destinations where flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions. Ecotourism is intended to offer tourists an insight into the impact of human beings on the environment and to foster a greater appreciation of our natural habitats. Responsible ecotourism programs include those that minimize the negative aspects of conventional tourism on the environment and enhance the cultural integrity of local people. Therefore, in addition to evaluating environmental and cultural factors, an integral part of ecotourism is the promotion of recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation, and creation of economic opportunities for local communities. For these reasons, ecotourism often appeals to advocates of environmental and social responsibility. Many consider the term "ecotourism", like "sustainable tourism", an oxymoron. Like most forms of tourism, ecotourism generally depends on air transportation, which contributes to global climate change. Additionally, "the overall effect of sustainable tourism is negative where like ecotourism philanthropic aspirations mask hard-nosed immediate self-interest."

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The 20 Best Places to Live in West Virginia
by Duane Nichols via CLEAR 17 Dec '19

17 Dec '19

https://moneyinc.com/best-places-to-live-in-west-virginia/ This is actually funny. None of these locations compare to the quality of locations near most of the major cities of the United States, in my opinion. What about the outstanding mountain regions in Tucker County? Consider this as a low key excursion thru a somewhat backward (yet scenic) State. DGN

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Stand up for threatened and endangered wildlife | Opinion | timeswv.com
by Duane Nichols via CLEAR 17 Dec '19

17 Dec '19

https://www.timeswv.com/opinion/stand-up-for-threatened-and-endangered-wild… Stand up for threatened and endangered wildlife Letter to Times West Virginian, Fairmont, WV, Dec 15, 2019 West Virginia is home to many endangered or threatened wildlife species, such as aquatic brook trout, the illusive Northern flying squirrel, newly reintroduced elk herds, and many avian species. As our modern world continues to expand, it is necessary for us to protect the habitats and migration corridors of the wildlife that makes West Virginia wild. There are many programs that provide protections to these species, but one especially needs our attention and support now. The Land and Water Conservation Fund was created 50 years ago to balance the negative effects of offshore oil and gas drilling on marine ecosystems. Royalties from this sector are directed to funding public lands projects. In West Virginia, $6.4 million have been directly dedicated to 10 Wildlife Management Areas including Cheat Canyon WMA. Another $219 million has funded large habitat areas and migration corridors at places like the Monongahela National Forest, Spruce Knob and Chief Logan State Park. The Land and Water Conservation Fund received permanent authorization earlier this year thanks to the W.Va. delegation in Congress. Now it needs full and permanently-dedicated funding. I urge all West Virginians to ask our Congressional members to say yes to permanent funding in the upcoming vote in the House and Senate. This program is vital to protecting healthy habitats for the beloved wildlife that also call the Mountain State home. Karen Yarnell, Fairmont, WV

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Great Lakes Profile - Vivid Maps
by Duane Nichols via CLEAR 16 Dec '19

16 Dec '19

The maximum summer pool height for Cheat Lake is 870 feet above sea level ... https://www.vividmaps.com/2017/01/great-lakes-profile.html

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