Arizona sues U.S. EPA over coal power plant emission controls

“[EPA’s] absurd action… would significantly raise utility rates for most Arizonans without providing any benefit to anyone.” Continue reading Arizona sues U.S. EPA over coal power plant emission controls

New Scientist: Lefty nonsense – When progressives wage war on reason

Conservatives are apparently correct about biodegradable forks — but not climate. Continue reading New Scientist: Lefty nonsense – When progressives wage war on reason

Nat Gas: Land battles rise as U.S. eyes 450,000 miles of new pipe

Will enough gas be sold to pay the lawyers? Continue reading Nat Gas: Land battles rise as U.S. eyes 450,000 miles of new pipe

Chemicals linked to obesity in black children?

And what, pray tell, could possibly be the biological explanation for that? Continue reading Chemicals linked to obesity in black children?

Esiason: ‘Beyonce blew the electric in the Superdome twice, I’m told, during her rehearsals during the week’

The mystery over the Super power outage continues. Continue reading Esiason: ‘Beyonce blew the electric in the Superdome twice, I’m told, during her rehearsals during the week’

Cameron pushes energy efficiency as motor of green growth

Energy efficiency on a large-scale and on anything more than a temporary basis is a road to economic stagnation. Continue reading Cameron pushes energy efficiency as motor of green growth

WaPo: Could a smart grid have prevented the Super Bowl blackout?

There’s no evidence that it was a “grid” problem. Continue reading WaPo: Could a smart grid have prevented the Super Bowl blackout?

The hydra of government in medicine

Americans for Free Choice Medicine cites the EPA human testing controversy in this critique of government meddling in medicine. Continue reading The hydra of government in medicine

Obama’s climate team appears primed for action

His “green brain trust” — yeesh. Continue reading Obama’s climate team appears primed for action

Senate Republicans roll out energy roadmap

“… expanding drilling access on federal lands, the promotion of liquefied natural-gas exports and bolstering energy storage research and development, among other things.” Continue reading Senate Republicans roll out energy roadmap

IEA chief: ‘Fossil fuel subsidies are public enemy number one for green energy’

“Fatih Birol says it does not make sense for governments to promote renewables at the same time as subsidising coal, oil and gas.” Continue reading IEA chief: ‘Fossil fuel subsidies are public enemy number one for green energy’

For U.S. and China, World’s Biggest Climate Polluters, It’s Still Business as Usual

“Despite claims of concern over climate change and progress toward cleaner economies, the trajectory of their CO2 emissions is not bending down fast enough.” Continue reading For U.S. and China, World’s Biggest Climate Polluters, It’s Still Business as Usual