We fear imaginary global warming and safe nuclear power. Continue reading Most Americans now oppose nuclear energy, poll finds
Day: March 18, 2016
France moves toward full ban on pesticides blamed for harming bees
“Some farmers are going to find themselves in a dead-end regarding crop protection … and could see their harvests fall by 15 to 40 percent depending on the crop.” Continue reading France moves toward full ban on pesticides blamed for harming bees
The EPA’s Flint Abdication
The agency tries to rewrite its history in the lead-water debacle. Continue reading The EPA’s Flint Abdication
Anti-GMO activists admit rationale behind labeling
Should come as no surprise. Continue reading Anti-GMO activists admit rationale behind labeling
Claim: Ocean acidification observed in Arabian Sea, say Indian scientists
Well… er… “This might be due to over-accumulation of carbon dioxide.” Continue reading Claim: Ocean acidification observed in Arabian Sea, say Indian scientists
Coal key in India now but could peak by 2040
“Among its key findings, the book forecasts that fossil-fuel-based energy could increase by two to four times its current level over the short to medium term…” Continue reading Coal key in India now but could peak by 2040
Embarrassing: Germany’s Energiwende dependent on Polish coal plants
“Poland is needed for Energiewende to succeed.” Continue reading Embarrassing: Germany’s Energiwende dependent on Polish coal plants
Germany mulls ‘mammoth’ 95% cut in emissions by 2050
German governments tend to be extreme. Must be something in dem wasser. Continue reading Germany mulls ‘mammoth’ 95% cut in emissions by 2050
Can we stamp out environmental crime?
Is it that environmental “crime” is growing? Or is it that the number of laws outlawing subsistence activities are growing? Continue reading Can we stamp out environmental crime?
Obama fuel economy standards based on gas prices double today’s
“Fuel economy targets are so high that less than 5 percent of today’s increasingly energy-efficient vehicles can meet 2022 standards.” Continue reading Obama fuel economy standards based on gas prices double today’s
Panic: Lead taints drinking water in hundreds of schools, day cares across USA
Lead levels may exceed overly protective federal standards, but there is no evidence anyone is being harmed. Continue reading Panic: Lead taints drinking water in hundreds of schools, day cares across USA
Flint water circus comes to Capitol Hill
“[EPA chief Gina McCarthy] refused several times to accept blame for the catastrophe, laying the responsibility on the witness seated next to her, Republican Gov. Rick Snyder.” Continue reading Flint water circus comes to Capitol Hill