Albemarle County Board of Supervisors August 3, 2011 (revised) Potpourri presentation by Charles Battig Environmental Science Using The Delphi Technique Maternal Hair Dryers And Childhood Asthma Mercury Is A Natural Component Of Our Environment China: 400 tons of mercury from power plants; US: 40 tons of mercury from power plants; Forest fires: 40 tons of mercury; Cremation: 20 tons of mercury Volcanoes, geysers, and underwater ocean vents: 9, ,000 tons Real Clouds vs. Computer Models More Scientific Misconduct In Addition To The Climategate Scandal Polar-bear researcher under investigation Federal wildlife biologist Charles Monnett, one of the scientists whose observation that polar bears likely drowned in the Arctic helped galvanize the global-warming movement, was placed on administrative leave while officials investigate scientific-misconduct accusations. By BECKY BOHRERBECKY BOHRER The Associated Press White House Rural Council Targets Farmers May 5, 2011, Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood proposed a rule change for farm equipment and all operators of farm equipment All farm vehicles and implements would be re- classified as Commercial Vehicles All farmers and farm personnel would be required to obtain a Commercial Drivers License in order to operate any such equipment Insurance of $750,000 and detailed equipment operation log keeping would be required A physical exam and drug testing every two years For Some Planners It Is More Than Just About Parking Places And Park Space Official Propaganda From The U.S. Department Of Education