“You are going to see a lot of red-state Republicans in states like Oklahoma who are going to have very difficult decisions to make.” Continue reading National Journal: Obama, enviros, frackers looking to EPA, natgas to finish off coal
Month: February 2013
Tom Harris: Climate fear-mongers’ blind faith in suspect and shoddy science
“The science fiction of attempting to actually control global climate through impractical energy policies will simply leave us hungry and freezing in the dark.” Continue reading Tom Harris: Climate fear-mongers’ blind faith in suspect and shoddy science
Terry Scanlon: ‘Steven Chu is no Ben Franklin’
“Mr. Chu is a famous scientist — and thus an expert on everything. Inevitably, Secretary Chu fell for one con after another.” Continue reading Terry Scanlon: ‘Steven Chu is no Ben Franklin’
$142 million green energy grant used to play video games, cards
“The only explosions heard at the Michigan factory that was supposed to be producing electric car batteries came from the employees who have been playing video games like “Call of Duty” at taxpayer expense… Continue reading $142 million green energy grant used to play video games, cards
Study: Increasing evidence links high glycemic index foods and dairy products to acne
An effort to scare teenagers from sweets. Continue reading Study: Increasing evidence links high glycemic index foods and dairy products to acne
‘Is diet soda making you sad? New study says yes’ — but there’s no actual study!
Mo. House Bill Makes Proposing Gun Control Illegal
Broaden this to all new laws — everywhere — and this is something we could get behind. Continue reading Mo. House Bill Makes Proposing Gun Control Illegal
Mistake in First California Carbon Auction Raises Questions About Secrecy
“Some market players have expressed concern that the $16 million mistake overstated the real demand for carbon permits and set the price for carbon artificially high (“settlement” price of the first auction was about nine cents higher than the $10 floor price). It was a gaffe that ensured the auction would sell out, and a “hitch” that was never made public by regulators.” Continue reading Mistake in First California Carbon Auction Raises Questions About Secrecy
BP to fight government’s ‘excessive’ demands over Deepwater oil spill
“Faced with demands that are excessive and not based on reality or the merits of the case, we are going to trial.” Continue reading BP to fight government’s ‘excessive’ demands over Deepwater oil spill
Study: Exposure to air pollution is associated with increased deaths after heart attacks
Quite a claim considering that the researchers have no idea how much PM2.5 any subject was exposed to and no medical evidence anyone was killed by PM2.5. Also of note, the EPA-funded University of Rochester tested PM<sub<2.5 on heart attack victims circa 2007-2008. Continue reading Study: Exposure to air pollution is associated with increased deaths after heart attacks
Study: Diet Drinks Won’t Boost Your Appetite
“Take another sip of that Diet Coke – a new study suggests diet soda drinkers don’t eat any more sugary or fatty foods than people who stick with water instead.” Continue reading Study: Diet Drinks Won’t Boost Your Appetite
Taxpayers to pay for Wyoming windmills to power So. Calif. homes
” The Department of Energy’s Western Area Power Administration is jointly funding the TransWest Express line with the expectation of becoming a 50 percent co-owner when it is complete. And the Interior Department has agreed to expedite reviews of some of the projects.” Continue reading Taxpayers to pay for Wyoming windmills to power So. Calif. homes