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?

Holdren: Global warming requires ‘smart’ grid

Will the “smart grid” be used to facilitate power line repairs/maintenance — or electricity rationing? Continue reading Holdren: Global warming requires ‘smart’ grid

W.Va. coal exports up 40 percent over last year

These sales are less profitable than domestic sales, which the Obama administration is working to end entirely. Continue reading W.Va. coal exports up 40 percent over last year

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Fights Perceptions as Stock Drops

Tesla’s $465 million loan from taxpayers is not working out for anyone. Continue reading Tesla CEO Elon Musk Fights Perceptions as Stock Drops