Motl: Why Justice Roberts understands physics more than an MIT professor

Terrific essay on science and affirmative action from Czech physicist Lubos Motl. Continue reading Motl: Why Justice Roberts understands physics more than an MIT professor

Nations urged to improve climate pledges by April 2017

Meanwhile in the real world, emissions will steadily increase. Continue reading Nations urged to improve climate pledges by April 2017

War gaming the climate: How global warming could trigger nationalism

“There is no suggestion there is a security solution to climate change,” he says, “but security forces may be involved at some point…” Continue reading War gaming the climate: How global warming could trigger nationalism

Paris Climate Goals Mean Emissions Need to Drop Below Zero

“Right now the idea of achieving negative emissions may seem like a pipe dream.” Really? Continue reading Paris Climate Goals Mean Emissions Need to Drop Below Zero

Over half the country urges court to stop Obama climate plan

It’s 27 states vs. 17 states on EPA’s side. Continue reading Over half the country urges court to stop Obama climate plan

In Greenland, hopes for climate change to boost economy

Changes in weather have winners and losers. Continue reading In Greenland, hopes for climate change to boost economy

Exclusive: Ocean acidification not a current problem, top NOAA scientist insists in FOIA-ed e-mails

JunkScience.com got NOAA scientist e-mails via FOIA? Why can’t Congress?

Continue reading Exclusive: Ocean acidification not a current problem, top NOAA scientist insists in FOIA-ed e-mails

More scientific evidence that polar bears are doing just fine — a 30% increase in population

“Some as fat as pigs.” Continue reading More scientific evidence that polar bears are doing just fine — a 30% increase in population

Chinese Coal Is Wrecking Obama’s Global Warming Plans

China consumes about half of global coal production. Continue reading Chinese Coal Is Wrecking Obama’s Global Warming Plans

GOP Congress made some progress against EPA this year

Not zero but still a long way from Tipperary. Continue reading GOP Congress made some progress against EPA this year

Green campaigner Madonna uses her private jet for 120 mile journey from Birmingham to London

“Friends Of The Earth’s David Powell told The Sun newspaper: ‘We want celebrities to turn their back on private planes and choose more sustainable forms of travel.'” Continue reading Green campaigner Madonna uses her private jet for 120 mile journey from Birmingham to London

Ted Cruz: Obama is ‘nutty’ on climate

Cynical is more appropriate, but whatever. Continue reading Ted Cruz: Obama is ‘nutty’ on climate