Climate & Energy – Page 656

Easing concerns about a catastrophic release of greenhouse gases

“Concerns about global warming having a domino effect — unleashing 600 billion tons of carbon in vast expanses of peat in the Northern hemisphere and accelerating warming to disastrous proportions — may be less justified than previously thought.” Continue reading Easing concerns about a catastrophic release of greenhouse gases

Biosolar breakthrough promises cheap, easy green electricity?

“As opposed to conventional photovoltaic solar power systems, we are using renewable biological materials rather than toxic chemicals to generate energy. Likewise, our system will require less time, land, water and input of fossil fuels to produce energy than most biofuels.” Continue reading Biosolar breakthrough promises cheap, easy green electricity?

McClendon: U.S. has enough natural gas to wean itself off Mid-East oil in 10 years

“McClendon said the key is finding new uses for the country’s abundance supply of natural gas.” Continue reading McClendon: U.S. has enough natural gas to wean itself off Mid-East oil in 10 years

Days of summit-level climate talks may be over — U.S. official

Would that be a COP-out? Continue reading Days of summit-level climate talks may be over — U.S. official

Three States to Require Insurers to Disclose Climate-Change Response Plans

“If insurers have shown anything over the course of the centuries in which they have oared it is that they are capable of managing changes in the weather on both the micro and the macro scale.” Continue reading Three States to Require Insurers to Disclose Climate-Change Response Plans

Global Warming Denier Makes Yearly Statement

“Today, a world-famous Amerikkkan animal once again denied the undeniable truth of global warning – a truth declared by every real scientist – and claimed that we are in for six more weeks of winter.” Continue reading Global Warming Denier Makes Yearly Statement

Republican governors try to save wind tax credit

What are they doing for fossil fuels? Continue reading Republican governors try to save wind tax credit

NY Post: EPA is hurting jobless youth

“Instead of more drilling, which brings more job opportunities for locals — like the nearly 20 percent of unemployed youth — you get delays and more delays which means that economic activity and opportunity are lost.” Continue reading NY Post: EPA is hurting jobless youth

Clean Energy: Cap and Trade Lite

“In short, the projected 21 percent increase in electricity prices could be a significant underestimate.” Continue reading Clean Energy: Cap and Trade Lite