On is more research by the anti-gun CDC — gun ownership is a disease, you know. Continue reading Biden: W.H. readies 19 executive actions on guns
Day: January 14, 2013
Arctic blast may blow in for Obama’s inauguration in Washington, D.C.
“Computer models are starting to come into agreement that a powerful arctic cold front will plunge southward Sunday, sending temperatures plummeting just in time for President Obama’s second inauguration Monday, January 21.” Continue reading Arctic blast may blow in for Obama’s inauguration in Washington, D.C.
Chevron CEO: Gov’ts more scared of high energy prices than global warming
“The day-to-day decisions being made (show) that concern about climate change is less than other concerns that they have.” Continue reading Chevron CEO: Gov’ts more scared of high energy prices than global warming
Study: Congress to make walking to school more dangerous
“Under the current federal transportation bill, MAP-21, the Safe Routes program will no longer have dedicated funding.” Continue reading Study: Congress to make walking to school more dangerous
Harvard paper blames enviros, not Obama for cap-and-trade failure
Theda Skocpol also predicts Obama will not help enviros in his second term. He certainly didn’t mention climate at today’s press conference. Continue reading Harvard paper blames enviros, not Obama for cap-and-trade failure
Global warming has increased monthly heat records by a factor of five
So what. There’s been no global warming over the past 17 years despite 500+ billion tons of CO2 emissions? Continue reading Global warming has increased monthly heat records by a factor of five
Chow Down Seniors: Study gives 75+ eaters dietary get-out-of-jail-free card
Eating diets high in sugar and fat may not affect the health outcomes of older adults ages 75 and up. Continue reading Chow Down Seniors: Study gives 75+ eaters dietary get-out-of-jail-free card
Study: Most Arctic mammals to benefit from global warming
“The climate changes depicted by climatologists up to the year 2080 will benefit most mammals that live in northern Europe’s Arctic and sub-Arctic land areas today if they are able to reach their new climatic ranges. This is the conclusion drawn by ecologists at Umeå University in a recently published article in the journal Plos ONE.” Continue reading Study: Most Arctic mammals to benefit from global warming
Magic Food: Strawberries, blueberries may cut heart attack risk in women
If true, most likely a socio-economic effect. The graveyards are full of flavonoid consumers. Continue reading Magic Food: Strawberries, blueberries may cut heart attack risk in women
Coca-Cola to address obesity for first time in ads
Unfortunately, calories-in/calories-out is not a scientifically valid hypothesis for how weight-gain/weight-loss works. Continue reading Coca-Cola to address obesity for first time in ads
Obama, media ignore climate, clean energy in press conference
“And we’ve got to reach for energy independence,” is all he said. Continue reading Obama, media ignore climate, clean energy in press conference
NY Poised to Pass First Gun Bill Since Sandy Hook Shooting
“The tentative agreement would further restrict New York’s ban on assault weapons, limit the size of magazines to seven bullets, down from the current 10, and enact more stringent background checks for sales. Other elements, pushed by Republicans, would refine a mental health law to make it easier to confine people determined to be a threat to themselves or others.” Continue reading NY Poised to Pass First Gun Bill Since Sandy Hook Shooting