NASA’s James Hansen continues adding to his resume of lunacy. Continue reading Hansen: Obama a 'hopeless [oil] addict'
Author: Steve Milloy
Climatewire: Irene caused by CO2 emissions?
As Hurricane Irene approaches the East Coast, the media is already attempting to link it with the much-dreaded global warming. Continue reading Climatewire: Irene caused by CO2 emissions?
Boehner queries Obama on costly regulations
“I was startled to learn that the EPA estimates that at least one of its proposed rules will cost our economy as much as $90 billion per year,” writes Speaker John Boehner in a letter today to President Obama.
ChiComs rethink EV plans
China’s five-year plan for “new energy” (i.e., electric) vehicles won’t meet its original goal of 1 million vehicles on the road by 2015 without changing the definition of “new energy,” reports the Financial Times.
The Perry Effect: Romney revises climate view
Mitt Romney is inching toward becoming a climate skeptic. Continue reading The Perry Effect: Romney revises climate view
TCE, PCE still not associated with cancer
A new study of almost 78,000 aircraft workers fails to link the solvents trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE or Perc) with increased cancer incidence — bad news for the EPA which has been after the pair for decades.
New scare: Scented laundry products and dryer vents
“I tawt I taw a chemical,” seems to be University of Washington “researcher” Anne Steinemann’s modus operandi. Continue reading New scare: Scented laundry products and dryer vents
Inhofe endorses Perry
Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Denial) — and we say that with great respect — told the Tulsa World that he plans to endorse Texas Gov. Rick Perry for president. Continue reading Inhofe endorses Perry
Another coat of Climategate whitewash
The National Science Foundation has quietly added more obfuscation to the Climategate scandal, this time by whitewashing Penn State’s original whitewash. Flashback: The People v. The Hockey Stick Felony?
EPA exaggerated GHG emissions from fracking, says new study
Estimates used by the EPA and others for greenhouse gas emissions from upstream shale gas production are likely significantly overstated, says a new report from IHS CERA. The estimates are based on assumptions that do not reflect current industry practice and should be reevaluated, the reports says. Click for “Mismeasuring Methane: Estimating Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Upstream Natural Gas Development”.
Will climate change cause war?
Weather causes war, a new study claims. So should we limit CO2 emissions and give peace a chance? Make love not CO2? Continue reading Will climate change cause war?
PM 2.5 not linked with cardiac emergencies
Airborne fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is not associated with cardiac emergencies, report German researchers. Continue reading PM 2.5 not linked with cardiac emergencies