There’s no evidence that it was a “grid” problem. Continue reading WaPo: Could a smart grid have prevented the Super Bowl blackout?
Month: February 2013
The hydra of government in medicine
Americans for Free Choice Medicine cites the EPA human testing controversy in this critique of government meddling in medicine. Continue reading The hydra of government in medicine
Obama’s climate team appears primed for action
His “green brain trust” — yeesh. Continue reading Obama’s climate team appears primed for action
Senate Republicans roll out energy roadmap
“… expanding drilling access on federal lands, the promotion of liquefied natural-gas exports and bolstering energy storage research and development, among other things.” Continue reading Senate Republicans roll out energy roadmap
IEA chief: ‘Fossil fuel subsidies are public enemy number one for green energy’
“Fatih Birol says it does not make sense for governments to promote renewables at the same time as subsidising coal, oil and gas.” Continue reading IEA chief: ‘Fossil fuel subsidies are public enemy number one for green energy’
For U.S. and China, World’s Biggest Climate Polluters, It’s Still Business as Usual
“Despite claims of concern over climate change and progress toward cleaner economies, the trajectory of their CO2 emissions is not bending down fast enough.” Continue reading For U.S. and China, World’s Biggest Climate Polluters, It’s Still Business as Usual
Gore slamed by enviro for Al Jazaeera deal
“Climate symbolism” matters. Continue reading Gore slamed by enviro for Al Jazaeera deal
Richard III dig: DNA confirms bones are king’s
A skeleton found beneath a Leicester car park has been confirmed as that of English king Richard III. Continue reading Richard III dig: DNA confirms bones are king’s
Dems to introduce new gun control bill in Senate: Assault weapon ban all but dead
Feinstein’s “assault weapon” ban may get a pro forma vote. Continue reading Dems to introduce new gun control bill in Senate: Assault weapon ban all but dead
Anti-development: Cuomo proposes to return NY coastline to nature
“The land would never be built on again.” Continue reading Anti-development: Cuomo proposes to return NY coastline to nature
Obama offers fake proposals for nuke waste
Obama’s new proposals are vague, distant and altogether not serious. Continue reading Obama offers fake proposals for nuke waste