During family day at the construction site of the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s new Lake Mead water intake structure, they let folks sign the tunnel boring machine. My favorite:

I’ve always wanted it to be a “frequently asked question” here on Inkstain, but to be honest, no one’s ever expressed any curiosity whatsoever about the Easy-Do Parties Lady who has graced my blog lo these many years.  But you should have asked, right? She’s the cover gal on “Easy-Do Parties Electrically,” a 36-page recipe …

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Over at Scienceblogs, hydrologist/geomorphologist/etc. (Anne – I love the difficulty in labeling you!) Anne Jefferson includes The Tree Rings’ Tale on her list of science gifts for the kiddies in your life.

My employer was kind enough to publish my thoughts on George Will’s Sunday column for our print subscribers. (Sub/ad required for that, I think. Commens closed here, I set up an open thread over there.)

I was talking to a friend yesterday, an expert in the science of climate change, about our differing takes on carbon taxes and policy paths forward. My friend, a glass half full guy, believes bold action is needed, and that we can and must do hard things such as, for example, raising the price of …

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My new favorite blog, because anyone who can explain resource allocation conflicts using Scooby-Doo jokes is a truly formidable voice.

Drought conditions continue to worsen across the Western U.S., according to the latest edition of the drought monitor, out this morning: Temperatures fell from the previous week’s lofty levels but remained above normal for the 7-day (March 20-26) period. Late in the period, favorably cooler, wetter weather arrived in the West in conjunction with a …

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