Author Archives: Jo Louise Seltzer

Caviar, the snack of czars.  The word symbolizes luxury food at its most expensive. Caviar– and the money to be made from selling it—was behind a two-year undercover investigation and sting by conservation agencies. That operation ended on March 13 … Continue reading →

The earth’s population is growing, estimated to top 10 billion during this century.  The earth’s supply of water is constant.  Already, 70% of the world’s fresh water is used for agriculture. Because the same amount of water will be needed … Continue reading →

The frogs are alright. Locally, and across the state of Missouri, frogs and toad populations have remained stable for at least 6 years. This less-than-startling news is actually very good news, in view of a worldwide decline in frog and … Continue reading →

William Pickard believes in long range planning—at least 70 years into the future.  He foresees the economic end to earth’s fossil fuel supply before the end of this century, and hopes to promote a smooth transition to an energy future … Continue reading →

Legend has it that the turkey was founding father Benjamin Franklin’s preference for our national bird.  In a letter to his daughter, he derided the bald eagle as “of bad moral Character”, and praised the turkey as “withal a true … Continue reading →