I know that global warming is big and bad and will reshape our world - but for me, it really becomes tangible when I can understand how it will affect specific places. As Gary wrote last week, the Great Lakes are one of those places where we work and that inspire a great sense of place. Now, there's some additional specific information about how global warming will affect the Lakes - and it doesn't look good.

Last week, we highlighted the alarming report from the AP that found pharmaceutical compounds in the drinking water of 40 million Americans. Although a Seattle comedian calls it "a clever way to tap into the drug supply,." it's enough to get you worried. Given the increased reliance on medications, sewage treatment inadequate to remove these compounds, and improper drug disposal, our streams and rivers are going to continue to be a drug soup for a while.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is breaking our hearts. Time and time again, the agency has blown off deadlines for pollution cleanup, not by days, weeks or months -but by decades.

A scathing story in yesterday's Washington Post vilifies EPA as the ultimate scofflaw for its record of delays and lax enforcement.