Day: April 2, 2012

Sackett v. EPA: The real rest of the story

“Last Thursday, E&E reporter Lawrence Hurley published this story on PLF’s landmark victory in Sackett v. EPA. The story is titled “Justice was blind to some facts in Idaho wetlands case,” and the impression one gets from reading it is that Mike and Chantell Sackett should not be viewed as sympathetically as common sense would suggest…” Continue reading Sackett v. EPA: The real rest of the story

Routine mammograms may result in significant overdiagnosis of invasive breast cancer

Based on a study of women in Norway, the researchers estimate that between 15% and 25% of breast cancer cases are overdiagnosed. Continue reading Routine mammograms may result in significant overdiagnosis of invasive breast cancer

Germany Cuts Solar Aid to Curb Prices, Panel Installations

European countries including the U.K., Italy and France have accelerated cuts for solar subsidies in the past year to adapt to falling product prices and limit runaway growth [for energy subsidies, that is]. Continue reading Germany Cuts Solar Aid to Curb Prices, Panel Installations

Dept. of Propaganda: Obama administration issues 'Energy Literacy' pamphlet

Because “energy literacy” will lead to “more informed decisions” and “sustainable energy use.” Continue reading Dept. of Propaganda: Obama administration issues 'Energy Literacy' pamphlet