Scott Armstrong: Climate seers as blind guides

“What does scientific forecasting tell us about global temperatures over the next century?” Continue reading Scott Armstrong: Climate seers as blind guides

Australian politics cools off on climate change – even as the temperature rises

“The 2013 poll will pit rampant denialism against grudging action based on political expediency.” Continue reading Australian politics cools off on climate change – even as the temperature rises

Utah house takes up climate change and wildfires

A proposed bill would provide for better forest management — i.e., thinning or limited logging. Continue reading Utah house takes up climate change and wildfires

Chevron Assets Frozen in Argentina over Ecuador Case

“Chevron said it was disappointed by the US Supreme Court’s decision not to block the massive fine sought by Ecuador for environmental damage in the Amazon.” Continue reading Chevron Assets Frozen in Argentina over Ecuador Case

Global warming to kill baby elephants

Watch for Dumbo to replace the polar bear as the tool for suckering bleeding hearts. Continue reading Global warming to kill baby elephants

Gore advises Obama to go around Republicans on climate

Isn’t the Executive branch was supposed to implement the laws made by Congress — as opposed to making up its own laws. Continue reading Gore advises Obama to go around Republicans on climate

Gasoline costs take biggest share of household income in three decades

“The 3.3 percent estimated gasoline price rise in 2012 outpaced the 2.9 percent estimated increase in income.” Continue reading Gasoline costs take biggest share of household income in three decades

Global warming spreads meningitis bacteria

“The face of climate change ought to be people,” epidemiologist George Luber, associate director for global climate change at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said in an interview last week. “We ought to kind of internalize it.” Continue reading Global warming spreads meningitis bacteria

Fracking emissions kill, says new study

Skeptical minds want to know — where are the bodies? Continue reading Fracking emissions kill, says new study

Coal industry protests ‘secret’ negotiations between enviros, EPA

Dirty deeds done secretly. Continue reading Coal industry protests ‘secret’ negotiations between enviros, EPA

Arizona sues U.S. EPA over coal power plant emission controls

“[EPA’s] absurd action… would significantly raise utility rates for most Arizonans without providing any benefit to anyone.” Continue reading Arizona sues U.S. EPA over coal power plant emission controls

Nat Gas: Land battles rise as U.S. eyes 450,000 miles of new pipe

Will enough gas be sold to pay the lawyers? Continue reading Nat Gas: Land battles rise as U.S. eyes 450,000 miles of new pipe