The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: Politics of the Planet

How do we balance the need for dams as sources of energy with a desire to be environmentally responsible; especially in third world countries? [bbc.com]

The path to a greener a city can be smelly, but it is certainly worth it. [nytimes.com]

An interesting look at who is eating meat and what goes into that hamburger in terms of energy and water. [npr.org]

An update on the Colorado fires, thousands have been evacuated. [latimes.com]