“I don’t understand the rush to green-light big-wind projects in Vermont, unless it’s driven by subsidies and tax breaks that are untenable, or by a concern that Vermonters might discover the emperor has no clothes.” Continue reading The giant footprints of wind projects
Month: February 2013
Paper: ‘Soda industry lays waste to communities’
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette lashes out at the NAACP for opposing Bloomberg’s soda ban. One would think, however, that the right to consume what you want is a basic right. Continue reading Paper: ‘Soda industry lays waste to communities’
Falling EU carbon price should inspire greater mitigation efforts
Except that emissions are increasing and EU carbon prices are low because the market is failing, not because it’s inexpensive to reduce emissions. Continue reading Falling EU carbon price should inspire greater mitigation efforts
Schwarzenegger makes his Hummers eco-friendly
He’s in touch: “We need to send a message that we can live the same life, just with cleaner technology.” Continue reading Schwarzenegger makes his Hummers eco-friendly
Richard III: Unveiling day arrives for skeleton that would be king
“A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse!” Continue reading Richard III: Unveiling day arrives for skeleton that would be king
Mayors’ group to air Super Bowl ad pushing for background checks
“The pro-gun control group Mayors Against Illegal Guns will air an advertisement during the Super Bowl pressing lawmakers to institute universal background checks on firearm sales.” Continue reading Mayors’ group to air Super Bowl ad pushing for background checks
A Longer US Fire Season May Be the New Normal
“2012 was an extreme year for wildfires, and overall fire season now lasts about 75 days longer than forty years ago.” Continue reading A Longer US Fire Season May Be the New Normal
Burger King To DNA Test Its Beef After Food Processor Used Horse Meat
With Brown out, GOP mulls Romney energy
Well, better Mitt than Ed Markey. Continue reading With Brown out, GOP mulls Romney energy
South Carolina nannies want ban on food stamps for soda
Imagine begrudging poor people a little enjoyment. Continue reading South Carolina nannies want ban on food stamps for soda
Marion Nestle: Vive le Nanny State!
Where would we be without fortified bread? Continue reading Marion Nestle: Vive le Nanny State!
Oxford Prof: Cap calories per volume of beverage
Sweetened beverages are safe when used according to common sense. Continue reading Oxford Prof: Cap calories per volume of beverage