The prior year the Midwest had the same. I think its nearly impossible to repeat but never say never. Look at all the people who said a Hurricane could never turn left into Central NJ. The futures weather is virtually unpredictable
8 dogs, 3 big,5 small and always a foster or 2 in a 1.5 acre fenced in yard. We are very diligent about it. They tend to do their business in the back. I have a scoop and bag system and then its trashed.
Average person discards a cell phone every 18 months. Theres a consumption problem with technology. Those worried about carbon should do their part to change policy but also should lead by example. I love the Al Gores of the world who preach carbon reduction while living in a home that uses more carbon than 10 of our houses.