We are feasting on “Orange is the New Black” this week. I’m watch season one again with Steve and then watching episdoes from season two when he’s not around. Last night, I caught the episode with Lorna Morello’s back story. So, so sad.

Megan McArdle writes about the problems of curbing dirty energy consumption world-wide. Renewable energy has to become a lot cheaper before developing countries make a switch.

Shifting tides in Wales reveal ancient footprints.

“After a long period in which women moved actively into the work force, the job participation of women has dropped sharply in recent years, particularly among the middle-aged.”