Steve Milloy

Study: Irrigation increases ‘extreme weather’

“Agricultural irrigation in California’s Central Valley doubles the amount of water vapor pumped into the atmosphere, ratcheting up rainfall and powerful monsoons across the interior Southwest, according to a new study by UC Irvine scientists.” Continue reading Study: Irrigation increases ‘extreme weather’

FEMA: 35,000 more New York homes and businesses will be located in flood zones

A 100-year storm will be the excuse for profiteering and stopping development. Continue reading FEMA: 35,000 more New York homes and businesses will be located in flood zones

Jeffries: China’s Air Pollution Is Saving Lives

Jefferies analysts Laban Yu and Jack Lu argue in a note today that China’s epic air pollution is actually saving lives. Continue reading Jeffries: China’s Air Pollution Is Saving Lives

Al Gore: Al Jazeera ‘really respected’

“And by the way, its climate coverage has been far more extensive and high-quality.” Continue reading Al Gore: Al Jazeera ‘really respected’

University of Minnesota plans event to help female students achieve orgasm

“Nothing embarrasses us, and no topic is too basic or risqué.” Continue reading University of Minnesota plans event to help female students achieve orgasm

Regional EPA official probed for illegal emails in ‘Windsorgate’ scandal

“James B. Martin, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 8 Administrator in Denver, used a private email account to conduct official business in possible violation of federal open government and record-keeping laws, The Washington Examiner has learned.” Continue reading Regional EPA official probed for illegal emails in ‘Windsorgate’ scandal

‘Citizen’ groups seek health review in coal mining permits

Real citizens — as opposed to the Sierra Club — would rather have real jobs as opposed to job-killing myths. Continue reading ‘Citizen’ groups seek health review in coal mining permits

Hayhoe: ‘You can’t make a thermometer tell you it’s hotter than it is’

But one thermometer every 720 miles (a la Jim Hansen) is hardly adequate for describing temperatures in that region. Continue reading Hayhoe: ‘You can’t make a thermometer tell you it’s hotter than it is’

More Severe Flu Seasons Predicted Due to Climate Change

“It appears that fewer people contract influenza during warm winters, and this causes a major portion of the population to remain vulnerable into the next season, causing an early and strong emergence.” Continue reading More Severe Flu Seasons Predicted Due to Climate Change

IPCC lead author rips IPCC in new book

“The problem was not only the message, but also that they were were often completely way in over their heads with the role as mediator between nature and society.” Continue reading IPCC lead author rips IPCC in new book