Claim: Frequency of extreme heat waves on the increase in Africa — could occur annually by 2040

Yes. Anything could happen — though so far warmists have always been wrong. Continue reading Claim: Frequency of extreme heat waves on the increase in Africa — could occur annually by 2040

Claim: The Brazilian Zika virus strain causes birth defects in experimental models

“Here we demonstrate that the ZIKVBR infects fetuses, causing intra-uterine growth restriction (IUGR), including signs of microcephaly in mice.” Continue reading Claim: The Brazilian Zika virus strain causes birth defects in experimental models

Claim: PFOA causes early termination of breastfeeding

How would this work? More likely a socio-economic effect — if even an actual effect. Continue reading Claim: PFOA causes early termination of breastfeeding

Claim: Too much folate in pregnant women increases risk for autism

This study looks to be very small number of cases of autism. Continue reading Claim: Too much folate in pregnant women increases risk for autism

China Plans to Triple Its Wind Power Capacity by 2030

Three times a small number is still a small number. Continue reading China Plans to Triple Its Wind Power Capacity by 2030

Shell: No plans for net-zero emissions

Shell will talk the warmist talk, but not walk the warmist walk. Continue reading Shell: No plans for net-zero emissions

NYTimes: Global Warming Cited as Wildfires Increase in Fragile Boreal Forest

Uh… Canada’s forests have always burned. Continue reading NYTimes: Global Warming Cited as Wildfires Increase in Fragile Boreal Forest

WaPo sweats secondhand vaping

The risks are “unknown,” claims the Post. Continue reading WaPo sweats secondhand vaping

Claim: Growing stress on the world’s water

Water is the most abundant substance on the planet. CO2 emissions will not change that. Continue reading Claim: Growing stress on the world’s water

For Republicans in Congress, does ‘pro-life’ extend to fighting Zika?

Democrats would rather kill babies than mosquitoes. Continue reading For Republicans in Congress, does ‘pro-life’ extend to fighting Zika?