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Everybody has heard of Julian Assange and Wikileaks by now.  They’ve read about his extradition to Sweden and the US desire to prosecute him.  The federal government contends it’s because Mr. Assange has compromised the security of the nation by … Continue reading →

Excerpt from: Proposed Washington’s biomass incinerators are bad for forests and climate Guest columnist Duff Badgley argues that Washington state should stop plans for incinerators that burn biomass, such as waste from logging. By Duff Badgley Special to The Times … Continue reading →

The particle size from wood fire/biomass is much smaller than from other combustion processes. Such fine (PM2.5 and smaller) particulates cannot be effectively filtered out with existing (‘baghouses’ and BACT) technology.  Even worse, the surface area of such particles are … Continue reading →

The Journal, Mason County’s weekly community newspaper, has a distinctly arrogant tone and editorial policy toward critics of BioMassacre.  But in the 21st century, WE are the media!  The Journal is unlikely to be around in 5 years judging from … Continue reading →

Because Adage is a limited liability company, by definition it is hedging its liability bets. Many arguments by its apologists were heard this night claiming the public was at little or no risk and it was going to be a … Continue reading →

“My wife and I both like trees. It’s just that she likes seeing them vertical and I like seeing them horizontal.” –Tim Sheldon– Virtually ALL of Senator Sheldon’s 2010 $124,000 campaign donations came from corporations. PDC database shows Sheldon’s Corporate … Continue reading →

Every 4th Tuesday, Mason County holds its Commissioners meeting in the evening (6:00 pm) to accommodate those who work for a living.  This most recent one (1-25-11) was lightly attended with only one local resident seeking to address the commissioners, … Continue reading →

House Bill 1081 sponsored by State Representatives Jeff Morris (D), Jim Moeller (D), and David Frockt (D) seeks to cram BioMassacre siting/permitting down the throats of Washington Counties unwilling to abide by the unwarranted injury to their residents, health, children, … Continue reading →

Like many of you, I grew up perplexed by the tale of The Emperor’s New Clothes.  For those not familiar with the story, let me bring you up to speed: An emperor who cares more about clothes than his kingdom commissions … Continue reading →

The Community Forum held 1-19-11 evening at Shelton City Civic Center sponsored by CCMC was well attended as the main hall reached seating capacity early in anticipation of key speakers such as Meg Sheehan (a nationally acclaimed environmental lawyer), Duff … Continue reading →