February 2013 – Page 26 – JunkScience.com

NYTimes blames tea party groups for wind subsidy cuts in Texas

“Wind is a very mature industry here in Texas, and it doesn’t need those subsidies anymore.” Continue reading NYTimes blames tea party groups for wind subsidy cuts in Texas

Lomborg: Golden rice opponents helped kill 8 million children

“Finally, after 12 years of delay caused by opponents of genetically modified (GM) foods, so-called “golden rice” with vitamin A will be grown in the Philippines. Over those 12 years, about eight million children worldwide died from vitamin A deficiency. Are anti-GM advocates not partly responsible?” Continue reading Lomborg: Golden rice opponents helped kill 8 million children

Neb. Congressman on Lisa Jackson’s Departure: ‘We’re not going to miss her’

Rep. Lee Terry (R-Neb.): Who ever Obama appoints as a replacement “is going to be equally as rabid…” Continue reading Neb. Congressman on Lisa Jackson’s Departure: ‘We’re not going to miss her’

Gina McCarthy is top contender for EPA chief

“Gina McCarthy, a 58-year-old Boston native who once worked for Gov. Mitt Romney, has emerged as the top contender to take over the EPA, according to people familiar with the matter.” Continue reading Gina McCarthy is top contender for EPA chief

Study: Fish in drug-tainted water suffer reaction

They get the munchies from anti-depressants. Continue reading Study: Fish in drug-tainted water suffer reaction

WSJ: Some US manufacturers work with enviros to block nat gas exports

“Dow recently withdrew in a huff from the National Association of Manufacturers because NAM to its credit continues to support gas exports.” Continue reading WSJ: Some US manufacturers work with enviros to block nat gas exports

Politico tries sowing GOP discontent over Ted Cruz

Dopey Lindsey Graham plays right into the Politico trap. Continue reading Politico tries sowing GOP discontent over Ted Cruz

Study links smoking bans to fewer pre-term births

Show us a single baby born prematurely because of secondhand smoke. Continue reading Study links smoking bans to fewer pre-term births

Al Gore on Geoengineering: ‘It turns out plants need sunlight’

“On Tuesday, former vice president Al Gore appeared on Ellen Degeneres’ NBC daily show and admitted that scientists have “proposed” programs intended to “figure out a way to block out the sun,” an effort many argue is already underway via the ‘chemtrail’ program.” Continue reading Al Gore on Geoengineering: ‘It turns out plants need sunlight’