“He burnished his green credentials in the Bild interview, saying: Continue reading DiCaprio to ‘fly around the world doing good for the environment’
Author: Steve Milloy
Mass. official blasts ‘voracious appetite’ of EPA ‘beast’
“Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks Commissioner Robert Moylan had little love for the Environmental Protection Agency and the more than $1 billion in mandated water and sewer projects the city will be required to undertake in a report to the City Council regarding infrastructure needs over the next five years.” Continue reading Mass. official blasts ‘voracious appetite’ of EPA ‘beast’
Maryland Gov Proposes $1.5 Million In 2014 Budget for Fracking Research
Because Maryland fracking would somehow be different than Pennsylvania fracking? Continue reading Maryland Gov Proposes $1.5 Million In 2014 Budget for Fracking Research
Chart: The Black Triangle Suffocating Beijing
Lots of pollution, but no deaths. Continue reading Chart: The Black Triangle Suffocating Beijing
Great moments in failed predictions
“While searching for something else, I came across this entertaining collection of grand predictive failures related to resources and climate change, along with some of the biggest predictive failures of Paul Ehrlich. I thought it worth sharing.” Continue reading Great moments in failed predictions
140 countries agree to UN mercury treaty
“More than 140 nations have agreed on the first legally-binding treaty to curb mercury pollution. Delegates at UN talks in Geneva approved measures to control the use of the highly toxic metal, which is widely used in chemical production and small-scale mining, in order to limit mercury emissions.” Continue reading 140 countries agree to UN mercury treaty
Sydney sizzles in record heat
Severe droughts in Amazon linked to climate change, says study
“An area in the Amazon twice the size of California is experiencing what scientists call a “megadrought.” The prolonged drought, which began in 2005, has caused widespread damage to the area and may possibly be a sign that the rainforest is showing the first signs of large-scale degradation due to climate change.” Continue reading Severe droughts in Amazon linked to climate change, says study
Mayors use climate to nurse off federal purse
“Mayors contend that those [climate initiatives] often need federal funding.” Continue reading Mayors use climate to nurse off federal purse
Rand Paul rips New Jersey Fats for NRA comments
Nervous Enviros: Farewell, Obama’s ‘Green Dream Team’
Obama keeps saying that climate will be an important issue in the next term — but where’s his team? Continue reading Nervous Enviros: Farewell, Obama’s ‘Green Dream Team’
Global warming to chill Obama’s inauguration
“Sudden stratospheric warming event.” Continue reading Global warming to chill Obama’s inauguration