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

Warmist claim: Skeptics paid $235 million — in 2010 alone!

There’s photographic evidence, too. Continue reading Warmist claim: Skeptics paid $235 million — in 2010 alone!

Bryce: Peak Oil Cult Is Proved Spectacularly Wrong

Last year, domestic natural gas production averaged 69 billion cubic feet per day, a record, and a 33% increase over the levels achieved back in 2005. That year, Lee Raymond, the famously combative former CEO of ExxonMobil, declared that “gas production has peaked in North America.” Continue reading Bryce: Peak Oil Cult Is Proved Spectacularly Wrong

Wind entrepreneur: Subsidies distort market and encourage turbines in less windy areas

“As long as these subsidies and tax credits exist, clean-energy executives will likely spend most of their time pursuing advanced legal and accounting methods rather than investing in studies, innovation, new transmission technology and turbine development.” Continue reading Wind entrepreneur: Subsidies distort market and encourage turbines in less windy areas

Hansen quitting NASA; Wants to testify against, sue government over emissions

Norma Desmond is leaving NASA and preparing for his close-up. Continue reading Hansen quitting NASA; Wants to testify against, sue government over emissions

Report: Carbon tax hits Aussie hospitals’ bottom lines

Hurting hospitals while not saving the planet seems foolish. Continue reading Report: Carbon tax hits Aussie hospitals’ bottom lines

Michael Mann inadvertently admits hokey stick is bogus?

Mann’s re-tweets generally seem to imply endorsement. So what about his endorsement of Science mag writer Richard Kerr’s tweet that… Continue reading Michael Mann inadvertently admits hokey stick is bogus?

Video: Arkansas oil spill

Fortunately, it’s only a mess — although no doubt affected-neighborhood residents will claim health effects from the smell. Continue reading Video: Arkansas oil spill