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

Scientists witness a star being “consumed by a black hole. [latimes.com]

Many people look to gardening as a healthy and green activity. But beware that many garden tools have been found to have dangerous chemicals. [cnn.com]

The early warm weather this year is affecting plants much more than models have predicted. [bbc.co.uk]

Indonesia’s Mangroves are disappearing at an alarming rate, and some are trying to save them. [npr.org]