Greenpeace to Obama: ‘Make carbon unaffordable’

Greenpeace has a five-point “need-to-do” list for BO. Continue reading Greenpeace to Obama: ‘Make carbon unaffordable’

Major German Daily Carries Front-Page Headline: “Global Warming Keeps Us Waiting!… CO2 Over-Estimated?”

“For awhile it appeared the German mainstream media were going to ignore the reality that the globe hasn’t warmed since the issue has been around (15 years).” Continue reading Major German Daily Carries Front-Page Headline: “Global Warming Keeps Us Waiting!… CO2 Over-Estimated?”

UK Paper: How serious is Barack Obama about climate change?

“Five decisions will shed light on whether the president is serious about his pledge to act on global warming in his second term.” Continue reading UK Paper: How serious is Barack Obama about climate change?

London Mayor: “To call it ‘warming’ is obviously to strain the language”

“Something is up with our winter weather. Could it be the Sun is having a slow patch?” Continue reading London Mayor: “To call it ‘warming’ is obviously to strain the language”

WashPost: Obama should forget about ‘green jobs’, ‘energy independence’ as justifications for action on climate

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

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

115.7 Continue reading 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’