BP to fight government’s ‘excessive’ demands over Deepwater oil spill

“Faced with demands that are excessive and not based on reality or the merits of the case, we are going to trial.” Continue reading BP to fight government’s ‘excessive’ demands over Deepwater oil spill

Taxpayers to pay for Wyoming windmills to power So. Calif. homes

” The Department of Energy’s Western Area Power Administration is jointly funding the TransWest Express line with the expectation of becoming a 50 percent co-owner when it is complete. And the Interior Department has agreed to expedite reviews of some of the projects.” Continue reading Taxpayers to pay for Wyoming windmills to power So. Calif. homes

Carbon Prices Drop — Despite EU Vote to Prop Up Prices

The EU would argue that the manipulation worked since the price didn’t drop to zero. Continue reading Carbon Prices Drop — Despite EU Vote to Prop Up Prices

Congresswoman: Global Warming ‘Will Destroy’ Maryland

But “we’re not alarmists.” Continue reading Congresswoman: Global Warming ‘Will Destroy’ Maryland

China to introduce carbon tax — or a carbon hoax?

No doubt this is just propaganda meant for consumption by US policy makers. Alarmists can now say, “See… even China has a carbon tax.” Meanwhile, China does business as usual. Continue reading China to introduce carbon tax — or a carbon hoax?

Jurassic records warn of risk to marine life from global warming

180 million years ago is just like the 21st century? Continue reading Jurassic records warn of risk to marine life from global warming

Lights, Camera, Action: DC Police, Hansen collude for fake arrest at Feb. 14 White House climate protest

Civil theater, not civil disobedience. Continue reading Lights, Camera, Action: DC Police, Hansen collude for fake arrest at Feb. 14 White House climate protest

Hansen: NYTimes business columnist ‘doesn’t understand basic economics’

James Hansen hits back at Joe Nocera for today’s column. Continue reading Hansen: NYTimes business columnist ‘doesn’t understand basic economics’

Sen. Vitter: New Richard Windsor Emails Show EPA’s Transparency Problem More Widespread

“New emails show acting Administrator Perciasepe used non-official email to conduct official business. EPA Region 8 Administrator, who is resigning this week, is being investigated for the same problem.” Continue reading Sen. Vitter: New Richard Windsor Emails Show EPA’s Transparency Problem More Widespread

Fracking is the only way to achieve Obama climate change goals, says senior scientist

“That is the advice of one of the nation’s senior scientists, Professor William Press, a member of the president’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.” Continue reading Fracking is the only way to achieve Obama climate change goals, says senior scientist

Coal: Beginning the Long Goodbye?

Coal-fired electricity generation is down 10% in past decade, while nat gas generation is up 50%, says a new report from the National Center for Policy Analysis. Continue reading Coal: Beginning the Long Goodbye?

Feds building levee in DC to protect EPA, IRS, FBI, DoJ buildings from global warming

We safeguarding the bureaucracy from imaginary threats while the economy crumbles in real time. Continue reading Feds building levee in DC to protect EPA, IRS, FBI, DoJ buildings from global warming