At least the WashPost knows that “green jobs” are a hoax. Continue reading WashPost: Obama should forget about ‘green jobs’, ‘energy independence’ as justifications for action on climate
Category: Climate & Energy
New Study: Warmer soils release additional CO2 into atmosphere
Warm soil warms the planet until temps hit 5 degrees above normal. We’ve had about a degree of warming since the pre-industrial era. So dirt will be a problem for some time to come? Continue reading New Study: Warmer soils release additional CO2 into atmosphere
Analysis shows tidal forcing is as a major factor in ENSO forcing
“Here on this page, you are going to find evidence that tidal forcing is one of the most important, if not the most important driver for ENSO variations.” Continue reading Analysis shows tidal forcing is as a major factor in ENSO forcing
Maryland Gov Proposes $1.5 Million In 2014 Budget for Fracking Research
Because Maryland fracking would somehow be different than Pennsylvania fracking? Continue reading Maryland Gov Proposes $1.5 Million In 2014 Budget for Fracking Research
Sydney sizzles in record heat
Severe droughts in Amazon linked to climate change, says study
“An area in the Amazon twice the size of California is experiencing what scientists call a “megadrought.” The prolonged drought, which began in 2005, has caused widespread damage to the area and may possibly be a sign that the rainforest is showing the first signs of large-scale degradation due to climate change.” Continue reading Severe droughts in Amazon linked to climate change, says study
Mayors use climate to nurse off federal purse
“Mayors contend that those [climate initiatives] often need federal funding.” Continue reading Mayors use climate to nurse off federal purse
Nervous Enviros: Farewell, Obama’s ‘Green Dream Team’
Obama keeps saying that climate will be an important issue in the next term — but where’s his team? Continue reading Nervous Enviros: Farewell, Obama’s ‘Green Dream Team’
Global warming to chill Obama’s inauguration
“Sudden stratospheric warming event.” Continue reading Global warming to chill Obama’s inauguration
Mother Jones: Planet could get ‘baked to a cinder’
“The climate community may have to get a bit more direct about things if they want to make progress before the planet gets baked to a cinder.” [Mother Jones]
[h/t Tom Nelson]
AP: Obama ‘Doesn’t Have Control of Day-to-Day Weather’
He promised warmer Inauguration Day weather. Continue reading AP: Obama ‘Doesn’t Have Control of Day-to-Day Weather’
Oreskes equates climate change to the ‘Nazi atomic bomb’
And Obama should save us with an Executive order. Continue reading Oreskes equates climate change to the ‘Nazi atomic bomb’