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Finding My Luck on Cloud Nine
Meet my sailing friend and mentor, Captain Roger Swanson, A true One of One
Sep 13 • David Thoreson
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An Ocean Adventure With a Purpose
400 days at sea sailing on the research vessel Ocean Watch
Sep 6 • David Thoreson
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I Witnessed a Planetary Tipping Point
In 2007, I sailed through the Arctic's Northwest Passage with little sea ice.
Aug 26 • David Thoreson
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Sailing the Arctic's Northwest Passage
This is the time of year when small boats are attempting the Mt. Everest of sailing adventures. Global warming has changed the game.
Aug 19 • David Thoreson
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The Okoboji Blue Water Festival
Come for the 10th-Year Anniversary of water quality discussions/demonstrations and stay for the free Wallflower's Concert in the greenspace.
Aug 8 • David Thoreson
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The Republican War on Science
From climate and vaccine denial, disinformation has been weaponized.
Aug 5 • David Thoreson
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RAGBRAI is Iowa's Superpower
Pro tip, look up, grab the low-hanging fruit, embrace outdoor recreation.
Jul 26 • David Thoreson
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Restore Nature to Improve Water and Mitigate Flooding
Iowa has the most altered, industrialized landscape in America.
Jul 18 • David Thoreson
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How Not to be Texas
Look out Iowa. Climate denial is endangering the Hawkeye State also.
Jul 12 • David Thoreson
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