If you missed last night’s post-debate analysis on MSNBC, check out Al Sharpton’s “Galeo” swipe at Rick Perry. In defending himself against an attack by Jon Huntsman that invoked the alleged “consensus” of climate scientists, Perry played the Galileo card — a syllable, and probably a lot more, beyond the grasp of Reverend Al. Still, Sharpton’s “Galeo” moment has nothing on his “Federal Reserve” implosion from the January 23, 2004 New Hampshire Democratic Presidential Debate. Continue reading Sharpton's 'Galeo' moment
Month: September 2011
Republican Presidential Debate Scorecard
So how did the GOP presidential candidates do on the EPA, climate and energy issues at the Reagan Library debate Wednesday night? Continue reading Republican Presidential Debate Scorecard
Ozone Al on ozone
Al Gore today slammed president Obama for “bowing to pressure from polluters” in pulling the plug last week on the EPA’s plans for tightening the ozone standard. As usual, Gore got his facts wrong. Continue reading Ozone Al on ozone
Los Angeles councilman advances war against shoppers
Shoppers in Los Angeles take home about 2.7 billion plastic and paper bags every year. Now a city councilman has introduced a bill to ban single-use paper and plastic bags. Continue reading Los Angeles councilman advances war against shoppers
Perry: Rock'em Sock'em on EPA
Rick Perry made our day about the EPA at a Sep. 5 town hall meeting. Continue reading Perry: Rock'em Sock'em on EPA
New Greek Comedy: 'The Sun'
The ancient Greek playright Aristophanes is returning after an almost 2,400-year absence with a new comedy called “The Sun.” Continue reading New Greek Comedy: 'The Sun'
Mitt Romney still doesn't get the EPA problem
“Mitt Romney’s Plan to Turn Around the Economy” doesn’t even mention the EPA. Continue reading Mitt Romney still doesn't get the EPA problem
Global warming causes asthma?
A study claiming to link a climate-induced increase in ground-level ozone with asthma is breathtakingly debunked. Continue reading Global warming causes asthma?
Phthalates hurt child development?
Columbia University researchers are blaming child development problems on maternal exposure to the ubiquitous class of chemicals known as phthalates. What do we blame? Continue reading Phthalates hurt child development?
Climategate tactics continue: Journal editor 'resigns' after publishing skeptic paper
As reported by the BBC, climate alarmists remind journal editors of the price of publishing papers by skeptics. Continue reading Climategate tactics continue: Journal editor 'resigns' after publishing skeptic paper
Juliet Eilperin propagandizes on ozone rule withdrawal
Unbiased reporting seems still to be a mysterious concept to Washington Post reporter Juliet Eilperin. Continue reading Juliet Eilperin propagandizes on ozone rule withdrawal
Breaking: Obama asks EPA to withdraw proposed ozone rule
President Barack Obama has asked EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to withdraw the agency’s proposed toughened ozone standards, citing “the importance of reducing regulatory burdens and regulatory uncertainty, particularly as our economy continues to recover.” The President’s statement and EPA’s are below.
So this is a hugely important victory for American workers and the economy, as well as those of us who have been fighting the EPA’s proposed ozone standards.
In a separate statement, EPA administrator Lisa Jackson says the agency will “revisit” the ozone standard. But that won’t occur until at least 2013 — when, with any luck, she will be able to revisit it from an unemployment line. Continue reading Breaking: Obama asks EPA to withdraw proposed ozone rule