This is more of the “social cost of carbon” nonsense. The enviros now want folks to believe that not taxing carbon amounts to a fossil fuel subsidy. The social cost of carbon is an entirely fictional (and bogus) concept. In reality, fossil fuels have provided countless trillions of dollars of societal benefits. Continue reading Al Gore: US fossil fuel subsidies in 2011 — $502 billion
Category: Climate & Energy
Study: Nuclear power prevented 1.84 million air pollution deaths
Myth: Nuclear power has prevented any deaths from air pollution. Continue reading Study: Nuclear power prevented 1.84 million air pollution deaths
UPenn researcher: ‘Reports of health problems linked to fracking thus far are anecdotal’
No data showing anyone claiming an effect was exposed to fracking-related substances. Continue reading UPenn researcher: ‘Reports of health problems linked to fracking thus far are anecdotal’
New Enviro Bogusity: Not carbon taxing fossil fuels is a subsidy worth trillions annually
From the make-believe land of the “social cost of carbon.” Continue reading New Enviro Bogusity: Not carbon taxing fossil fuels is a subsidy worth trillions annually
New Zealand warmists slander Monckton because ‘he has no training and has studiously avoided learning anything about science’
That must be why they so obviously fear him. Monckton is a world famous autodidact and polymath with an intellect second to none in the climate wars. Continue reading New Zealand warmists slander Monckton because ‘he has no training and has studiously avoided learning anything about science’
Michael Mann: Deniers ‘spin falsehoods about Marcott… wanton disregard for facts’
Enviros claim credit for killing to coal export facilities in Oregon
… and still the coal industry dithers. Continue reading Enviros claim credit for killing to coal export facilities in Oregon
UK Met Office: March ties for second coldest on record
Since 1910, only March 1962 was colder…. caveat: weather isn’t climate. Continue reading UK Met Office: March ties for second coldest on record
McKitrick demolishes Marcott hokey stick: 11,000-year study’s 20th-century claim is groundless
“The trouble is, as they quietly admitted over the weekend, their new and stunning claim is groundless. The real story is only just emerging, and it isn’t pretty.” Continue reading McKitrick demolishes Marcott hokey stick: 11,000-year study’s 20th-century claim is groundless
NOAA, NSF sponsor Yale survey of Republicans on climate change
The purpose of this survey is clearly to influence Congress. Should the federal government being supporting non-profit political work? Should a non-profit do political work? Continue reading NOAA, NSF sponsor Yale survey of Republicans on climate change
Rich Lowry: Meet the new climate deniers
“There are few things sadder than the ‘climate denier.’ He ignores the data and neglects the latest science. His rhetoric and policy proposals are dangerously disconnected from reality. He can’t recalibrate to take account of the latest evidence because, well, he’s a denier.” Continue reading Rich Lowry: Meet the new climate deniers
James Hansen, Political Activist retires to become a Political Activist
“Will Hansen get arrested more, now that he has more time to be politically active?” Continue reading James Hansen, Political Activist retires to become a Political Activist