Bill Press: Politicians fiddle while the earth burns

It’s warm in Washington, DC. It must be global warming, says Bill Press. Continue reading Bill Press: Politicians fiddle while the earth burns

New dataset provides 40-year record of carbon dioxide accumulation in the surface ocean

The entire dataset is freely available to scientists and members of the public. Continue reading New dataset provides 40-year record of carbon dioxide accumulation in the surface ocean

GasBagLand: EPA testing in Dimock doesn’t show contamination

Another fracking myth bites the dust. Continue reading GasBagLand: EPA testing in Dimock doesn’t show contamination

Heartland Institute Responds to Rep. Markey Letter on ‘Fakegate’

“Your letter repeats several false statements that appeared in the fake memo and have been circulated widely in the press.” Continue reading Heartland Institute Responds to Rep. Markey Letter on ‘Fakegate’

EPA deadlines for emission rules would stifle new fracking

“… would result in a loss of between $7 billion and $8.5 billion in minerals royalties to the U.S. government and stifle job creation.” Continue reading EPA deadlines for emission rules would stifle new fracking

Agenda 21: Science mag calls for steps toward global governance

During the Enlightment, science was liberating. During the Environment, Science is oppressive. Continue reading Agenda 21: Science mag calls for steps toward global governance

With Climate Change, U.S. Could Face Risk From Chagas Disease

“So far…only seven cases of Chagas disease transmitted by kissing bugs have been documented in the United States.” Continue reading With Climate Change, U.S. Could Face Risk From Chagas Disease

Obama’s Second Term To-Do List Positioned to Out-Regulate Bush

“If Obama’s goal is to beat Bush in regulation, the math looks better for him than the math for Romney in delegates.” Continue reading Obama’s Second Term To-Do List Positioned to Out-Regulate Bush

Daily Kos expects new NPR ethics guidelines to silence skeptics

Because “climate change deniers are treated seriously by the media.” Continue reading Daily Kos expects new NPR ethics guidelines to silence skeptics

Grist: Al Gore running for Senate on green platform

“Sorry, not that Al Gore Jr. And not that Al Gore Jr.’s son, Al Gore III. It’s a completely different Al Gore Jr. — one who doesn’t look all that junior.” Continue reading Grist: Al Gore running for Senate on green platform

Obama’s Aspiration for America: Better Gas Mileage

Wind, solar and biofuels, too, oh boy! Continue reading Obama’s Aspiration for America: Better Gas Mileage

Chesser: 10 Reasons Why Fisker May Be Worse Than Solyndra

“The only reasons Fisker has not superseded Solyndra on the disaster scale is because it has not declared bankruptcy yet…” Continue reading Chesser: 10 Reasons Why Fisker May Be Worse Than Solyndra