The Carbon Cycle

To understand why climate change is occurring, it is first necessary to understand how carbon dioxide is naturally cycled by the biosphere and ocean. The figure below depicts this process, known as the carbon cycle. The carbon cycle is a relatively simple concept. There are natural processes that release carbon…

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Oranges at Christmas

This essay was first heard as a radio essay on the “Sunrise” program of WUML, 92.5 FM, at UMass Lowell. Executive producer Chris Dunlap assembled writers in the area for the daily essay feature, a  popular component of the morning public affairs show. I shared this essay with rh.com readers last…

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Lowell High Winter Concert

[youtube]PuPxA7w3oFs[/youtube] Friday night was the annual Lowell High School Winter Concert featuring various student bands and choruses. The above video shows the finale of “Bells of Joy” by the combined concert band and concert chorus.

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