Month: January 2013

Al Gore urges David Letterman not to despair about global warming: ‘There’s a lot of opportunity in this crisis’

A skeptical Letterman challenged Gore as to whether he really has gone green in his personal life. Continue reading Al Gore urges David Letterman not to despair about global warming: ‘There’s a lot of opportunity in this crisis’

Nat’l Wildlife Fed: ‘Climate change is the biggest threat wildlife will face this century’

“Though animals have adapted to natural climate variation since the beginning of time…” Continue reading Nat’l Wildlife Fed: ‘Climate change is the biggest threat wildlife will face this century’

Gore calls lack of climate-related questions in presidential debates ‘pathetic’

When asked if he was personally comfortable to have his media organization essentially “profit from oil,” Gore said, “Well, I see if differently. Continue reading Gore calls lack of climate-related questions in presidential debates ‘pathetic’

US navy will dismantle minesweeper stranded on coral reef; Faces fines for eco-damages from Philippines gov’t

Oughtn’t we get some sort of permanent credit for MacArthur returning? Continue reading US navy will dismantle minesweeper stranded on coral reef; Faces fines for eco-damages from Philippines gov’t

The disparity of carbon dioxide emissions vividly illustrated by competing news stories

“So on one hand, we have draconian regulations that are stagnating the economies of the countries in the EU, while at the same time, China is thumbing their nose at the idea and going at coal like pigs in a buffet line.” Continue reading The disparity of carbon dioxide emissions vividly illustrated by competing news stories

State Dept’s Keystone XL Review Will Face EPA Scrutiny a Third Time

“One of the biggest unknowns in the unfolding Keystone XL debate is the role the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency might play.” Continue reading State Dept’s Keystone XL Review Will Face EPA Scrutiny a Third Time

Study: Husbands who do more traditionally female housework have less sex

But “men who refuse to help around the house could increase conflict in their marriage and lower their wives’ marital satisfaction.” Continue reading Study: Husbands who do more traditionally female housework have less sex