Global warming hits Corpus Christi – 90 degrees in January!

But it hit 91 in 1971… about 75 ppm CO2 ago. Continue reading Global warming hits Corpus Christi – 90 degrees in January!

Mali War Against Islamists Halts Climate Adaptation Projects

The UN pulls Kyoto funding from Mali. Continue reading Mali War Against Islamists Halts Climate Adaptation Projects

‘Republican’ Inglis pushes carbon tax

“When you mention ‘carbon,’ conservatives break out in hives,” he jokes, “and when you say ‘tax,’ they go into anaphylactic shock.” Continue reading ‘Republican’ Inglis pushes carbon tax

Nat’l Wildlife Fed: ‘Climate change is the biggest threat wildlife will face this century’

“Though animals have adapted to natural climate variation since the beginning of time…” Continue reading Nat’l Wildlife Fed: ‘Climate change is the biggest threat wildlife will face this century’

Greenpeace Video: The Coal Conspiracy

… and still coal execs fiddle. Continue reading Greenpeace Video: The Coal Conspiracy

The disparity of carbon dioxide emissions vividly illustrated by competing news stories

“So on one hand, we have draconian regulations that are stagnating the economies of the countries in the EU, while at the same time, China is thumbing their nose at the idea and going at coal like pigs in a buffet line.” Continue reading The disparity of carbon dioxide emissions vividly illustrated by competing news stories

Shell acquitted of Nigeria pollution charges

Sabotage not sloppiness. Continue reading Shell acquitted of Nigeria pollution charges

State Dept’s Keystone XL Review Will Face EPA Scrutiny a Third Time

“One of the biggest unknowns in the unfolding Keystone XL debate is the role the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency might play.” Continue reading State Dept’s Keystone XL Review Will Face EPA Scrutiny a Third Time

Nature Editorial: Obama should tell the coal industry to ‘clean up or fade away’

But he should approve Keystone XL to get credibility with industry and conservatives. Continue reading Nature Editorial: Obama should tell the coal industry to ‘clean up or fade away’

Center for American Progress’ Christie Hefner: Climate change a factor in Chicago’s murder rate

She said it before she denied it and then admitted it. Continue reading Center for American Progress’ Christie Hefner: Climate change a factor in Chicago’s murder rate

Scottish greens say gov’t in climate denial

Seeking an 80% reduction in power stations emissions apparently isn’t enough. Continue reading Scottish greens say gov’t in climate denial

NYTimes: Drought cheaper than energy taxes for farmers

Not that there’s any link between carbon emissions and weather. Continue reading NYTimes: Drought cheaper than energy taxes for farmers