Author: Leslie Eastman

Leslie Eastman

I am an Environmental Health and Safety Professional, as well as a science/technical writer for a variety of news and professional publications. I have been a citizen activist since 2009, and am one of the co-founders of the San Diego-based group, Southern California Tax Revolt Coalition.

British Lawmakers Vote in Favor of Medically Assisted Suicide

Posted by Leslie Eastman on November 30, 2024 41 Comments

Meanwhile, Members of Parliament will debate an online petition calling for a redo of the summer's general election, after it garnered over 2.8 million signatures...

Book Review: Gift Shop of Gratitude by Peter Lovenheim

Posted by Leslie Eastman on November 29, 2024 8 Comments

A Journal to Explore the Journey of Your Life...

Texas Reports Its First Case of Locally Transmitted Dengue Fever

Posted by Leslie Eastman on November 28, 2024 5 Comments

So far in 2024, Florida has reported 53 locally acquired cases of "break-bone fever", while California has recorded 15....

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Elon Musk: CA Gov. Newsom’s Plan to Exclude Tesla From Rebate Program is “Insane”

Posted by Leslie Eastman on November 28, 2024 20 Comments

A governor targeting one of the most popular entrepreneurs in the country and hurting his citizens to do so is unappealing to Americans in today's environment. It will be even less appealing in 2028....

Odor Problem Aboard the International Space Station Causes Delay in Cargo Delivery

Posted by Leslie Eastman on November 27, 2024 14 Comments

Neither NASA or Roscosmos seems to know what caused the smell....

Mainstream Media Suppresses Study Finding DEI Increases Hostility and Causes Psychological Harm

Posted by Leslie Eastman on November 27, 2024 14 Comments

Science dies in silence....

Trump Taps Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Who Bravely Challenged Covid Lockdown Policies, to Lead NIH

Posted by Leslie Eastman on November 27, 2024 16 Comments

Bhattacharya is a champion of the people and real science, who vows to "reform American scientific institutions so that they are worthy of trust again."...

‘God of Darkness’ Asteroid Will Pass Extremely Close to Earth in 2029

Posted by Leslie Eastman on November 26, 2024 29 Comments

OSIRIS-APEX, the follow-up to OSIRIS-REx, will study changes to asteroid from its rare close encounter with Earth in April 2029. ...

Trump Selects Former Florida Rep. Dr. Dave Weldon to Lead the CDC

Posted by Leslie Eastman on November 25, 2024 1 Comment

It is interesting to note that for the first time, the incoming C.D.C. director will need Senate confirmation. ...

Scientists Officially Declare End of ‘Climate Emergency’ During Prague Climate Conference

Posted by Leslie Eastman on November 25, 2024 46 Comments

Climate Intelligence Group (Clintel) “calls upon the entire scientific community to cease and desist from its persecution of scientists and researchers who disagree with the current official narrative."...

Automakers Urge Trump to Keep Biden’s Market-Distorting, EV-Pushing Policies

Posted by Leslie Eastman on November 25, 2024 60 Comments

The car-makers may have some short-term pain, there will be long term gain. EV's have been an anchor dragging down the profitability of the automotive companies....