Paul Beckwith on the failure of universities to address real world problems
1 May 21, I have often wondered how humanity, in our present day and age, can be facing total and utter catastrophe from abrupt climate system change, and still have the vast multitudes of citizens, governments, and nations not even want to recognize the grave dangers that we face. These are not long term risks, in fact we face the imminent complete loss of Arctic Sea Ice, enormous outbursts of methane gas, mass extinctions of our plants and animals, and global food shortages leading to deadly widespread famine within a decade. How is this possible? How can society be so stupid? Why am I cursed to recognize the imminent and complete collapse of our society?
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Son charged with arson Family home on Seminole Drive damaged in fire
A family member has been arrested and charged with arson, first degree for a fire he allegedly caused at his family’s home on Seminole Drive.
According to Hinesville Fire Department Public Information Officer, Alex Mason, Christopher Guillermo Pereya has been charged with arson in the fire which heavily damaged his family’s home March 5, in the 1500 block of Seminole Drive.
The family was able to exit the home, according to police who arrived within minutes after the call went out over the air. It was reported that the owner entered the heavy smoke filled home to rescue his dog who was locked inside of a cage.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Woman loses home to fire
A fire destroyed the home of a Long County woman Wednesday morning.
According to Long/Ludowici Volunteer Fire and Rescue Captain, Nicolas Maxwell the fire destroyed the mobile home of a single occupant in the 1400 block of Tommie Hines Road NE in the unincorporated area of Ling County. the fire happened shortly after 11:30 a.m.
Maxwell said when firefighters arrived the rear half of the home was fully engulfed in flames. Maxwell said it roughly 7 minutes to bring the fire under control.