Michael Mann pretends to be an involuntary ‘public figure’; Posturing for libel suit filed against Steyn, CEI?

In today’s The-Scientist pity-me piece, Michael Mann goes out of his way to assert is an “accidental” public figure. Why? Continue reading Michael Mann pretends to be an involuntary ‘public figure’; Posturing for libel suit filed against Steyn, CEI?

Platts: New US environmental rules could complicate proposed energy projects

Adding climate considerations to NEPA only “could” complicate projects? Continue reading Platts: New US environmental rules could complicate proposed energy projects

Enviros pressure Sens. Bennett, Carper and Coons to retreat from recent pro-Keystone XL vote

They claim they voted for a full and fair review. Continue reading Enviros pressure Sens. Bennett, Carper and Coons to retreat from recent pro-Keystone XL vote

Enviros attack ‘sustainable shale’ group again: ‘Industry is inherently bad for human health and global sustainability’

The anti-frackng group Food & Water either really opposes the fracker-enviro kumbaya group — or it is jealous that it hasn’t been included in the redistribution of fracking profits. Continue reading Enviros attack ‘sustainable shale’ group again: ‘Industry is inherently bad for human health and global sustainability’

Chelsea Clinton entering global warming wars?

Her opening salvo supports federal science standards propaganda for teaching students about climate change. Continue reading Chelsea Clinton entering global warming wars?

NYTimes: Fracking blamed for earthquakes in Holland

“A spokesman for the gas consortium known as NAM, said the extraction had created at least 1,800 faults in the region’s subsoil.” Continue reading NYTimes: Fracking blamed for earthquakes in Holland

Eco-Terrorism: 2nd bomb threat stops construction at West Virginia natural gas liquids plant

Yesterday a second bomb threat was made against the Natirum facility, causing the evacuation of 700 construction workers, shutting down work for another several hours. The head of the WV Oil and Natural Gas Association is calling it a case of “domestic terrorism” and a crime. Continue reading Eco-Terrorism: 2nd bomb threat stops construction at West Virginia natural gas liquids plant

Economist: ‘Mismatch between rising GHG emissions and not-rising temperatures is among the biggest puzzles in climate science just now’

“… it may be that the climate is responding to higher concentrations of carbon dioxide in ways that had not been properly understood before.” Continue reading Economist: ‘Mismatch between rising GHG emissions and not-rising temperatures is among the biggest puzzles in climate science just now’

Enviros: Oxymoron of the day — Sustainable Shale Franking

The fracking industry’s kumbaya gesture to opponents, called the Center for Sustainable Shale Development, is drawing more flack from enviros. Continue reading Enviros: Oxymoron of the day — Sustainable Shale Franking

Poll: Most Valuable Warmist — Al Gore or Mike Mann?

Who is the Most Valuable Warmist? Take our poll. Continue reading Poll: Most Valuable Warmist — Al Gore or Mike Mann?

Wind Industry: Killing 200,000 birds per year is ‘most benign’

If held accountable like the oil industry, wind would be fined at least $7.3 billion annually for bird kills. Continue reading Wind Industry: Killing 200,000 birds per year is ‘most benign’

Massive Energy Skyscraper Proposed On U.S.-Mexico Border

It would be the second tallest structure ever built. Continue reading Massive Energy Skyscraper Proposed On U.S.-Mexico Border