Texas had its driest year on record in 2011 – Houston Chronicle

Federal scientists confirmed Friday that Texas had its driest year on record in 2011. The statewide average rainfall for the year totaled just 14.88 inches, according to the National Climatic Data

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Fall In My Backyard

Last week my backyard looked like this as the sun came up…   This week, under overcast skies, it looks like this… We are still seeing more green out back

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Texas has lost as many as 10% of its trees, due to drought | Earth | EarthSky

In Texas in recent years, the summers have been blazing hot and very dry. We haven’t gotten the usual spring and fall rains. 2011, in particular, was an unprecedented year

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Backyard Color

Today the red oak in the backyard is probably at peak color. Never in the years since I planted it has it been quite this vividly fall like. The funny

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Developing a Sustainable Food System – Mykes Weblog

Coldplays song The Scientist is performed by country music legend Willie Nelson for the soundtrack of the short film entitled, “Back to the Start” which is a commercial for Chipotle.Produced

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Fredrick Pohl’s Response To Grover Norquist’s Pledge

Pledge to the Republicans Print or type your name And your home address All of it Dear former Republican friend: This letter is to let you know that your Party’s

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