The TRAIN Act to require cost-benefit analysis of EPA regs passed the House 249-169. Without a big push on Democrat Senators, however, it’s likely to die in the Senate. Rather than shut the government down over disaster aid and clean energy funding, Republicans should shut it down over the malignant Obama EPA.
Month: September 2011
Neutrinos outrace light?
That’s the claim that’s shaking the scientific world today. Here’s our take. Continue reading Neutrinos outrace light?
Kozlovich on bedbugs: Embrace chemistry or pestilence
“The answer to this problem in 1946 was effective, inexpensive, easy to use chemistry that was available to everyone. If that isn’t the answer to our current problem there will be no answer” writes pest management professional Rich Kozlovich.
Kudos to Cain: Calls for EPA do over
At the GOP Presidential debate tonight, Herman Cain was asked, if he had to get rid of a federal agency, which would it be and why. Cain said he would get rid of the EPA because it had “gone wild.” Disappointingly, other than Rick Perry’s fleeting mention of the the job-killing EPA, no other candidate took aim at the EPA.
The Ed Markey-Lisa Jackson Clown Show: EPA could save 572,000 lives per year with air rules
Here’s the transcript and video of today’s House hearing colloquy between Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and EPA chief Lisa Jackson in which Jackson says that EPA air rules could save as many lives as a cure for cancer. Continue reading The Ed Markey-Lisa Jackson Clown Show: EPA could save 572,000 lives per year with air rules
CDC bedbug advice: Avoid pesticides and freeze your bedroom
The government is here to help on bedbugs — avoid insecticides and cool your room to 3°F. Continue reading CDC bedbug advice: Avoid pesticides and freeze your bedroom
Debunked: Children more vulnerable to air pollution
The Environmental Protection Agency and its enviro allies claim that children are more vulnerable to air pollution than adults. Real data, now revealed for the first time, debunks this notion. Continue reading Debunked: Children more vulnerable to air pollution
EPA chief says air regulation benefits like curing cancer
EPA chief Lisa Jackson will say anything — even under oath. Continue reading EPA chief says air regulation benefits like curing cancer
Lautenberg: Ambient air like secondhand smoke
Not only is Sen. Frank Lautenberg exploiting another asthmatic relative in opposing the TRAIN Act to rein in the EPA, but he likens ambient air to secondhand smoke. Continue reading Lautenberg: Ambient air like secondhand smoke
BPA causes Down syndrome?
Who knew that cell cultures could get Down syndrome? Continue reading BPA causes Down syndrome?
CO2 emissions increased dramatically between 1990-2010: Where's the warming?
A new report says global CO2 emissions have dramatically increased since 1990. Continue reading CO2 emissions increased dramatically between 1990-2010: Where's the warming?
What a real Latino mercury problem looks like
If Latinos are going to sweat exposure to mercury, should they worry about air pollution or face cream from Mexico? Continue reading What a real Latino mercury problem looks like