“Emissions from coal power stations could be drastically reduced by a new, energy-efficient material that adsorbs large amounts of carbon dioxide, then releases it when exposed to sunlight.” Continue reading Claim: Carbon sponge could soak up coal emissions
Day: February 12, 2013
Magic Vitamin: Folic acid supplements early in pregnancy may reduce child’s risk of autism by 40 percent
So there was a lot more autism before folic acid supplementation became commonplace? Continue reading Magic Vitamin: Folic acid supplements early in pregnancy may reduce child’s risk of autism by 40 percent
Study: Neither HFCS nor table sugar increases liver fat under ‘real world’ conditions
“Not only is it safe to consume caloric sweeteners at recommended levels, it is important for consumers to understand that high fructose corn syrup and table sugar have the same amount of calories and studies like this indicate your body metabolizes them about the same.” Continue reading Study: Neither HFCS nor table sugar increases liver fat under ‘real world’ conditions
Chairman Boxer and Ranking Member Vitter Announce Subcommittees for the 113th Congress
EPW Subcommittees and Membership for the 113th Congress: Continue reading Chairman Boxer and Ranking Member Vitter Announce Subcommittees for the 113th Congress
Sen. Whitehouse’s Climate Crusade Aims to Awaken Congress ‘Sleepwalking Through History’
“The missing piece is Congress. Congress is sleepwalking through history. It is time to wake up.” Continue reading Sen. Whitehouse’s Climate Crusade Aims to Awaken Congress ‘Sleepwalking Through History’
Rubbish: Food companies accused of using tobacco’s tricks to protect profits
If only food companies did defend themselves. Continue reading Rubbish: Food companies accused of using tobacco’s tricks to protect profits
Ed Davey: Climate change deniers ‘dogmatic and blinkered’
“Evidence for man-made global warming ‘screams out from decade upon decade of research’ and people who still deny it are ‘dogmatic and blinkered’, the Climate Change secretary will claim today.” Continue reading Ed Davey: Climate change deniers ‘dogmatic and blinkered’
University of California professor: Death toll for global warming ‘perhaps billions’
Claims the annual death toll from global warming is already 300,000. Continue reading University of California professor: Death toll for global warming ‘perhaps billions’
Sandy ‘Survivors’ Demand Climate Change Action From Obama
“Two advocates displayed Valentine’s Day cards written by children affected by Hurricane Sandy asking the president to act. ‘I love the earth,’ read one of the valentines.” Continue reading Sandy ‘Survivors’ Demand Climate Change Action From Obama
Salt Subtly Trimmed from Many Foods Amid Campaign
If you’ve been wondering why your favorite processed, packaged and/or prepared foods have less and less flavor… Continue reading Salt Subtly Trimmed from Many Foods Amid Campaign
SciAm: Antiscience Beliefs Jeopardize U.S. Democracy
If you disagree with the Left on a science issue, you are “anti-science.” Continue reading SciAm: Antiscience Beliefs Jeopardize U.S. Democracy
‘Exxon Hates Your Children’ Ad To Air On Fox News Around State Of The Union
“According to a press release from its creators, the ad will reportedly air on Fox News Channel in the Denver, Colorado and Houston, Texas markets before and after Obama’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 12.” Continue reading ‘Exxon Hates Your Children’ Ad To Air On Fox News Around State Of The Union