“Land that roughly 50 percent of Americans call home is under threat from the coastal effects of climate change, a study published Tuesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warns.” Continue reading NOAA: Global warming could ‘unfreeze’ Alaska
Day: January 29, 2013
Obama Czar Rattner Decries ‘Climate-Change Deniers’ — But Flies Big Private Jet
“I hate to criticize a fellow pilot, but when one engages in such sky-high hypocrisy, well…” Continue reading Obama Czar Rattner Decries ‘Climate-Change Deniers’ — But Flies Big Private Jet
Norway climate study sparks debate over global warming urgency
“This is just more evidence that the sensitivity was overestimated.” Continue reading Norway climate study sparks debate over global warming urgency
Pollution thick enough to cancel flights hits Beijing
“It’s really bad for your health, obviously,” — so where are the bodies? Continue reading Pollution thick enough to cancel flights hits Beijing
UK enviros support soda tax
It’s for the (ever-exploited) children. Continue reading UK enviros support soda tax
Study: Irrigation increases ‘extreme weather’
“Agricultural irrigation in California’s Central Valley doubles the amount of water vapor pumped into the atmosphere, ratcheting up rainfall and powerful monsoons across the interior Southwest, according to a new study by UC Irvine scientists.” Continue reading Study: Irrigation increases ‘extreme weather’
FEMA: 35,000 more New York homes and businesses will be located in flood zones
A 100-year storm will be the excuse for profiteering and stopping development. Continue reading FEMA: 35,000 more New York homes and businesses will be located in flood zones
Jeffries: China’s Air Pollution Is Saving Lives
Jefferies analysts Laban Yu and Jack Lu argue in a note today that China’s epic air pollution is actually saving lives. Continue reading Jeffries: China’s Air Pollution Is Saving Lives
Al Gore: Al Jazeera ‘really respected’
“And by the way, its climate coverage has been far more extensive and high-quality.” Continue reading Al Gore: Al Jazeera ‘really respected’
University of Minnesota plans event to help female students achieve orgasm
“Nothing embarrasses us, and no topic is too basic or risqué.” Continue reading University of Minnesota plans event to help female students achieve orgasm
Regional EPA official probed for illegal emails in ‘Windsorgate’ scandal
“James B. Martin, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 8 Administrator in Denver, used a private email account to conduct official business in possible violation of federal open government and record-keeping laws, The Washington Examiner has learned.” Continue reading Regional EPA official probed for illegal emails in ‘Windsorgate’ scandal
‘Citizen’ groups seek health review in coal mining permits
Real citizens — as opposed to the Sierra Club — would rather have real jobs as opposed to job-killing myths. Continue reading ‘Citizen’ groups seek health review in coal mining permits