After watching this week’s 2016 spending bill sail through the GOP-controlled Congress, I’m not so sure. Continue reading The 2016 election is the biggest threat to a lasting, effective Paris Climate Agreement
Category: Climate & Energy
US primed to deliver first $500m to Green Climate Fund
What happened, Jim Inhofe? Continue reading US primed to deliver first $500m to Green Climate Fund
Shipping and aviation: Missing pieces in the climate puzzle
The indutries spin is that this omission is a vote of confidence in their ability to reduce emissions on their own. Continue reading Shipping and aviation: Missing pieces in the climate puzzle
Laurent Fabius: From Greenpeace shame to climate champion
The director of the Paris climate “deal” was the French PM who sank the Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior in 1985. Continue reading Laurent Fabius: From Greenpeace shame to climate champion
Did the Paris deal rule out climate compensation?
Rich countries fooled “vulnerable” island nations into accepting a 1.5C target in exchange for giving up on climate lawsuits. Continue reading Did the Paris deal rule out climate compensation?
UN Cuts Coal Demand Outlook as China’s `Golden Age’ Seen Over
Even if this weren’t post-Paris propaganda, the UN still has coal growing at “only” 0.8% per year. Continue reading UN Cuts Coal Demand Outlook as China’s `Golden Age’ Seen Over
NOAA Relies On ‘Compromised’ Thermometers That Inflate US Warming Trend
“The majority of weather stations used by NOAA to detect climate change temperature signal have been compromised by encroachment of artificial surfaces like concrete, asphalt, and heat sources like air conditioner exhausts.” Continue reading NOAA Relies On ‘Compromised’ Thermometers That Inflate US Warming Trend
30-year warming trend is 30% lower when high quality temp data w/o urban heat island used
Jonathan Adler still doesn’t understand climate skepticism
Despite a free market think tank background, Adler remains “frustrated” climate skeptics question climate science. Continue reading Jonathan Adler still doesn’t understand climate skepticism
GOP: EPA’s illegal ‘propaganda’ may extend to climate rule
So what would Republicans do if EPA did violate the law? Continue reading GOP: EPA’s illegal ‘propaganda’ may extend to climate rule
NOAA admits global warming isn’t causing warm winter weather
Greenland May Seek UN Climate Deal Opt-Out Amid Emissions Goal
Even “melting” Greenland wants out. Continue reading Greenland May Seek UN Climate Deal Opt-Out Amid Emissions Goal