“Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber (D) wants the Obama administration to address the question of whether facilitating coal exports is in sync with its desire to combat global climate change.” Continue reading Obama moving to rein in coal exports?
Category: Climate & Energy
Norway to get more rain from global warming
“It currently rains nearly 20 % more in Norway than in 1900.” Continue reading Norway to get more rain from global warming
Global Warming Grandiosity: Campaigners = Abolitionists
“These people are seeking justice… for all of us.” Continue reading Global Warming Grandiosity: Campaigners = Abolitionists
Post-Fukushima, Arguments for Nuclear Safety Bog Down
Should nuke plants have to install $45 million filters on boiling water reactor vents? Continue reading Post-Fukushima, Arguments for Nuclear Safety Bog Down
IBD: EPA Increases Mandates For Fuels That Don’t Exist
“In yet another green folly, the lawless Environmental Protection Agency continues to fine gasoline producers for not using cellulosic biofuels in quantities that don’t exist, making only more pain at the pump.” Continue reading IBD: EPA Increases Mandates For Fuels That Don’t Exist
Peter Gleick: Sea-level rise will be exponential
“One of the most important and threatening risks of climate change is sea-level rise (SLR). The mechanisms are well understood, and the direction of changes in sea-level is highly certain – it is rising and the rate of rise will accelerate.” Continue reading Peter Gleick: Sea-level rise will be exponential
Los Angeles Will Be Off Coal by 2025, Says Mayor
“About 39 percent of L.A.’s power now comes from coal-fired plants.” Continue reading Los Angeles Will Be Off Coal by 2025, Says Mayor
Salon: Which issues divide the GOP?
Note climate is not listed. We are proud to have helped make climate a litmus test. Continue reading Salon: Which issues divide the GOP?
Study: Scientists have overestimated capacity of wind farms to generate power
“Mesoscale atmospheric modeling looking at the mass effects of kinetic energy absorption by wind turbines suggests that the power capacity of large-scale wind farms may have been significantly overestimated.” Continue reading Study: Scientists have overestimated capacity of wind farms to generate power
Study uncovers massive global yawn over global warming
“This has to be bad news for environmental activists everywhere: a massive international study, conducted in 33 countries over 17 years, shows that people just don’t care a lot about the environment.” Continue reading Study uncovers massive global yawn over global warming
Cats are the #1 bird killer?
Why is this a hot — but diversionary — news item? Continue reading Cats are the #1 bird killer?
How much gasoline is saved annually by public transportation?
You might be surprised at the answer. Continue reading How much gasoline is saved annually by public transportation?