And Krugman actually thinks the government doesn’t tax and spend enough. Continue reading Krugman: NRA an ‘insane organization’
Day: February 3, 2013
WaPo: Coal industry begins to grovel for mercy from Obama, enviros
Coal should ask the NRA to lend it some spine. Continue reading WaPo: Coal industry begins to grovel for mercy from Obama, enviros
Obama Admin: Super Bowl City Leads on Energy Efficient Forefront
“While the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers compete to hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy this weekend, eco-friendly fans and city leaders in New Orleans are competing to maximize sustainability practices to the fullest.” Continue reading Obama Admin: Super Bowl City Leads on Energy Efficient Forefront
Entergy buys carbon credits for Super Bowl; Maybe the money should have been spent making sure the power was reliable
“Approximately 4,500 megawatts of power will be needed, resulting in some 3.8 million pounds of CO2. These emissions will be offset by the carbon credits provided by Entergy… Fans can select how much of their travel they want to offset (starting at $5) and choose the carbon-offset project from which they would like to purchase credits. Entergy is matching fan offset purchases dollar-for-dollar… In all, Entergy estimates that the company’s offset purchases related to the Super Bowl will result in more than 26 million pounds of avoided greenhouse gas emissions. ‘Hosting the Super Bowl in the city where Entergy is headquartered is exciting,’ said Riddlebarger. ‘Through Geaux Green, we’re assuring the benefits of the big game are far-reaching and everlasting’.”
Entergy: Super Bowl ‘offers unique opportunity’ to show environmental commitment
“Entergy is committed to protecting our environment, and the Super Bowl offers a unique opportunity to showcase creative programs aimed at making a difference,” said Patty Riddlebarger, director of corporate social responsibility for Entergy Corporation and the environmental initiatives chair for the New Orleans Host Committee.” [PRNewswire]
Superbowl Goes Green; Electric Power Lost
Stay tuned for details.
Top Swedish Climate Scientist Dr. Lennart Bengtsson: CO2’s ‘heating effect is logarithmic: The higher the concentration is, the smaller the effect of a further increase’
Fifth Column of the Day: The Conservative Case For A Carbon Tax
Supposed conservative Steve Steckler wants to rein in private sector, not government spending. Continue reading Fifth Column of the Day: The Conservative Case For A Carbon Tax
China entrepreneurs cash in on air pollution
Not undertakers, though. Where are the bodies? Continue reading China entrepreneurs cash in on air pollution
Ex-Michigan Gov. Granholm seen as contender for Energy Secretary
We’d rather see her on the Dating Game. Continue reading Ex-Michigan Gov. Granholm seen as contender for Energy Secretary
Solar development absorbing Calif. farmland
Who needs food? Continue reading Solar development absorbing Calif. farmland
UK: Foreign firms’ ‘£100bn wind farm subsidies’
“Energy companies from Europe, the US and China will receive more than £100 billion in subsidies from British consumers to pay for a new generation of offshore wind farms, it was claimed last night.” Continue reading UK: Foreign firms’ ‘£100bn wind farm subsidies’