There is an area of campus called Stewart Woods-it’s south of Stewart Hall, on the other side of the road, next to the graveyard. Our department mows underneath the trees, forming a beautiful little grove next to the road. The trees are black locust, Robinia pseudoacacia, and are in full bloom right now. A favorite […]…Continue Reading Black Locust
Day: May 31, 2010
Why the Minerals Management Service Should Not Be Blamed for the Oil Spill
Not surprisingly, the Gulf Oil spill has prompted the media to shine a spotlight on the Mineral Management Service (MMS), the government agency responsible for issuing permits allowing oil companies to drill in federally-owned waters. Stories such ……Continue Reading Why the Minerals Management Service Should Not Be Blamed for the Oil Spill