Day: February 14, 2013

The Guardian: Carbon fat cats are killing the emissions trading mouse

“A new report from carbon trading think tank Sandbag and Friends of the Earth Germany (Bund) gives a reason: just 10 German companies are €1.2bn better off thanks to the windfall brought by the spare “hot air” permits. Germany’s manufacturing sector as a whole has accrued spare carbon allowances equivalent to the annual emissions of Austria.” Continue reading The Guardian: Carbon fat cats are killing the emissions trading mouse

Obama tries blackmailing Canada on Keystone XL: Do more on climate or no pipeline

“The U.S. ambassador to Canada said more progress by the Canadian government on climate change will help shape Americans’ views of its northern neighbor’s massive oil sands resources, according to a published report.” Continue reading Obama tries blackmailing Canada on Keystone XL: Do more on climate or no pipeline

FLASHBACK: EPA chief’s toxic emissions

In honor of Lisa P. Jackson’s last day at the EPA, JunkScience.com is proud to note that she has finally taken our advice as offered in a November 2, 2011 Washington Times op-ed: “It is time for Lisa P. Jackson to resign.” Continue reading FLASHBACK: EPA chief’s toxic emissions

Valentine Message from Darryl Hannah: ‘Love life and stop lethal energy extraction’

The former actress (arrested at yesterday’s White House protest) appreciates not either the Keystone XL pipeline or fracking. Continue reading Valentine Message from Darryl Hannah: ‘Love life and stop lethal energy extraction’

IBD: Obama Unveils His Economy-Killing Cap-And-Tax Plan

“A nonexistent crisis is a terrible thing to waste, and in justifying his proposal for a cap-and-tax scheme, President Obama claimed in his State Of The Union that “the 12 hottest years on record have all come in the last 15.” He was lying.” Continue reading IBD: Obama Unveils His Economy-Killing Cap-And-Tax Plan

Driessen: No good reason to say ‘no’ to Keystone

“Approval should be a no-brainer. Unfortunately, radical environmental groups are determined to sabotage the pipeline. Their assertions underscore how desperate, ideologically driven, intellectually bankrupt and indifferent to the jobs and welfare of average Americans they have become.” Continue reading Driessen: No good reason to say ‘no’ to Keystone

WashTimes: Green power to the people

“Energy is the key to America’s economic future. In his State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Obama promised to fundamentally transform the nation into one increasingly dependent on sunshine and breezes to power the economy. As a result, his lofty vision of U.S. prosperity will likely be clouded by the reality of another four years of stagnation.” Continue reading WashTimes: Green power to the people