The walk back of a bad idea begins. Continue reading EU Says It’s ‘Flexible’ on Carbon Tax
Category: Climate & Energy
Emissions trading: Cheap and dirty
“The linchpin of Europe’s effort to curb global warming is at risk of collapse.” Continue reading Emissions trading: Cheap and dirty
U.S. carbon rules could slam door on new coal plants
“The proposed rule is certainly expected to send the message that coal is dead.” Continue reading U.S. carbon rules could slam door on new coal plants
Job-acide: Stephen Colbert works to kill Keystone XL jobs
Former comedian Stephen Colbert is giving radical green activist Bill McKibben air time tonight to rally the Left against the Keystone XL pipeline. Since when is killing jobs funny? Continue reading Job-acide: Stephen Colbert works to kill Keystone XL jobs
National preach-in on global warming?
“If we are to love our fellow humans, we cannot insist on our own way of consuming ever more energy.” Continue reading National preach-in on global warming?
Global warming blamed for shark attacks
That headline contains about all the evidence there is. Continue reading Global warming blamed for shark attacks
Obama’s 2013 budget: A familiar tune for energy
“American Petroleum Institute President Jack Gerard blasted the proposal to reporters Monday morning. “Unfortunately, his 2013 budget plan returns to the well of bad ideas and backtracks on his State of the Union commitment,” Gerard said.” Continue reading Obama’s 2013 budget: A familiar tune for energy
Obama’s 2013 budget cuts fossil fuel subsidies
A $4 billion whack. Continue reading Obama’s 2013 budget cuts fossil fuel subsidies
Obama 2013 budget for international climate welfare
Promoting “forest governance” and reducing the toll from “extreme weather.” Continue reading Obama 2013 budget for international climate welfare
Obama’s 2013 budget for his ‘clean energy economy’
Here is the description from the budget document released today. Continue reading Obama’s 2013 budget for his ‘clean energy economy’
China Closer To Joining Shale Gas Fracking Craze
“China’s reserves are almost 50% greater than those of the U.S., according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.” Continue reading China Closer To Joining Shale Gas Fracking Craze
Soil erosion increasing global warming threat, says UNEP
“As global demand for food, water and energy is forecast to rise dramatically, soils will come under increasing pressure.” Continue reading Soil erosion increasing global warming threat, says UNEP