Gore slamed by enviro for Al Jazaeera deal

“Climate symbolism” matters. Continue reading Gore slamed by enviro for Al Jazaeera deal

Richard III dig: DNA confirms bones are king’s

A skeleton found beneath a Leicester car park has been confirmed as that of English king Richard III. Continue reading Richard III dig: DNA confirms bones are king’s

Dems to introduce new gun control bill in Senate: Assault weapon ban all but dead

Feinstein’s “assault weapon” ban may get a pro forma vote. Continue reading Dems to introduce new gun control bill in Senate: Assault weapon ban all but dead

Anti-development: Cuomo proposes to return NY coastline to nature

“The land would never be built on again.” Continue reading Anti-development: Cuomo proposes to return NY coastline to nature

Obama offers fake proposals for nuke waste

Obama’s new proposals are vague, distant and altogether not serious. Continue reading Obama offers fake proposals for nuke waste

Employees abandon USDA ‘healthy’ cafeteria food for Energy Dept. fried fare

Even on rainy days. Continue reading Employees abandon USDA ‘healthy’ cafeteria food for Energy Dept. fried fare

Krugman: NRA an ‘insane organization’

And Krugman actually thinks the government doesn’t tax and spend enough. Continue reading Krugman: NRA an ‘insane organization’

WaPo: Coal industry begins to grovel for mercy from Obama, enviros

Coal should ask the NRA to lend it some spine. Continue reading WaPo: Coal industry begins to grovel for mercy from Obama, enviros

Obama Admin: Super Bowl City Leads on Energy Efficient Forefront

“While the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers compete to hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy this weekend, eco-friendly fans and city leaders in New Orleans are competing to maximize sustainability practices to the fullest.” Continue reading Obama Admin: Super Bowl City Leads on Energy Efficient Forefront

Entergy buys carbon credits for Super Bowl; Maybe the money should have been spent making sure the power was reliable

“Approximately 4,500 megawatts of power will be needed, resulting in some 3.8 million pounds of CO2. These emissions will be offset by the carbon credits provided by Entergy… Fans can select how much of their travel they want to offset (starting at $5) and choose the carbon-offset project from which they would like to purchase credits. Entergy is matching fan offset purchases dollar-for-dollar… In all, Entergy estimates that the company’s offset purchases related to the Super Bowl will result in more than 26 million pounds of avoided greenhouse gas emissions. ‘Hosting the Super Bowl in the city where Entergy is headquartered is exciting,’ said Riddlebarger. ‘Through Geaux Green, we’re assuring the benefits of the big game are far-reaching and everlasting’.”

Entergy: Super Bowl ‘offers unique opportunity’ to show environmental commitment

“Entergy is committed to protecting our environment, and the Super Bowl offers a unique opportunity to showcase creative programs aimed at making a difference,” said Patty Riddlebarger, director of corporate social responsibility for Entergy Corporation and the environmental initiatives chair for the New Orleans Host Committee.” [PRNewswire]

Superbowl Goes Green; Electric Power Lost

Stay tuned for details.