“That is the advice of one of the nation’s senior scientists, Professor William Press, a member of the president’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.” Continue reading Fracking is the only way to achieve Obama climate change goals, says senior scientist
Month: February 2013
Al Gore pans climate change coverage
“Former Vice President Al Gore says the American media and outsize effect of corporate money in politics are partially to blame for inaction on global climate change.” Continue reading Al Gore pans climate change coverage
Coal: Beginning the Long Goodbye?
Coal-fired electricity generation is down 10% in past decade, while nat gas generation is up 50%, says a new report from the National Center for Policy Analysis. Continue reading Coal: Beginning the Long Goodbye?
Feds building levee in DC to protect EPA, IRS, FBI, DoJ buildings from global warming
We safeguarding the bureaucracy from imaginary threats while the economy crumbles in real time. Continue reading Feds building levee in DC to protect EPA, IRS, FBI, DoJ buildings from global warming
Advising pregnant women to drink no alcohol is counterproductive
“There is no evidence that low levels of drinking during pregnancy are harmful, and to say so risks stigmatising responsible drinkers.” Continue reading Advising pregnant women to drink no alcohol is counterproductive
Seth Borenstein’s extreme weather claims trashed
“Like the speed of light, it’s not just a good idea, it’s the law, and it clearly states that warmer cannot equal more extreme snow.” Continue reading Seth Borenstein’s extreme weather claims trashed
UN: Man-made chemicals cited in health scourges
“Man-made chemicals in everyday products are likely to be at least the partial cause of a global surge in birth deformities, hormonal cancers and psychiatric diseases, a U.N.-sponsored research team reported on Tuesday.” Continue reading UN: Man-made chemicals cited in health scourges
Non-Peak Oil: Exxon-Mobil adds 115% of oil/gas reserves in 2012
1.8 billion barrels, according to Platts.
Forecasting Climate With A Chance Of Backlash
“For [TV weathermen], the whole notion of projecting what the climate will be 30, 50, a hundred years from now, they’ve got a fairly high degree of skepticism.” Continue reading Forecasting Climate With A Chance Of Backlash
MOJO: The Meat Industry Now Consumes Four-Fifths of All Antibiotics
And the greens still can’t link farm use to antibiotic resistance. Continue reading MOJO: The Meat Industry Now Consumes Four-Fifths of All Antibiotics
Sugar drinks levy: More interference won’t end obesity
“The medical profession would be better served by figuring out effective ways of treating the relatively small minority who are really seriously overweight. Leave the rest of us to enjoy our little indulgences in peace.” Continue reading Sugar drinks levy: More interference won’t end obesity
Is cloud seeding preventing further flooding in Indonesia?
“Scientists claim rainfall has reduced since the project began, but experts call for more evidence.” Continue reading Is cloud seeding preventing further flooding in Indonesia?