“Coal is part of our future, and I think the banks are taking a shortsighted view.” Continue reading As Coal’s Future Grows Murkier, Banks Pull Financing
Month: March 2016
Environmental Activists Take to Local Protests for Global Results
Wonder if the NYTimes asked Bill McKibben what the greens are going to do about the 2,440 coal plant being built/planned around the world? Continue reading Environmental Activists Take to Local Protests for Global Results
Leonardo DiCaprio Says China Can Be ‘Climate Change Hero’
Because that’s what communists do. Continue reading Leonardo DiCaprio Says China Can Be ‘Climate Change Hero’
Most Americans now oppose nuclear energy, poll finds
We fear imaginary global warming and safe nuclear power. Continue reading Most Americans now oppose nuclear energy, poll finds
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?