Amazing Growth of Renewables in the last 10 years. Peter Girard from Climate Central talks about this from their April 2, 2024 report. Not only is it full of facts and statistics but their graphics make them easily comprehensible. To learn more go to www.climatecentral.org In the second part....

Yes Virginia there is a Smokey the Bear? Unlike Santa this cats....uhhhh I mean bear is for real!!! In this 1953 newsreel from the US Forest Service ,Hop-a-Long Cassidy gets us started on the journey to find out the origin of Smokey the Bear and his successful firefighting career. Make sure you stick around to hear his official song sung by school children. Smokey says Click on the podcast follow button.