… and still coal execs fiddle. Continue reading Greenpeace Video: The Coal Conspiracy
Category: Climate & Energy
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
Texas, Inhofe — that’s it — vote against Kerry
The so-called “climate hawk” was confirmed by the Senate, 94-3. Continue reading Texas, Inhofe — that’s it — vote against Kerry
Emission trading schemes limit green consumerism
Collectivism backfires (again). Continue reading Emission trading schemes limit green consumerism
New claim: Fossil fuel use destroys $9 billion per day
Prepare to be bombarded with a new factoid. Continue reading New claim: Fossil fuel use destroys $9 billion per day
For Some, Views on Global Warming Change With the Weather
“While Republicans and Democrats tended to stick to their guns on whether or not climate change is real, Independent voters quickly changed their mind on the issue as short-term weather patterns blew through, the U.S. researchers found.” Continue reading For Some, Views on Global Warming Change With the Weather