The New York Times concludes in this lengthy, front-page and hand-wringing article that to save the forests, fossil fuel use needs to be limited. Although the article is filled with dire forecasts and conclusions from many “scientists,” there’s actually no science presented in the article.
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Texas needs a new climatologist
The global warming-believing state climatologist for Texas says that the 2011 drought could last until 2020. But how does he know? The answer is astonishing. Continue reading Texas needs a new climatologist
Video & poll: Whacking birds by wind turbine
Watch this video and vote for whether wind power is worth the cost in whacked birds. Continue reading Video & poll: Whacking birds by wind turbine
Green irony: Ozone repletion to warm Antarctica
Time for a rethink of the Montreal Protocol? Continue reading Green irony: Ozone repletion to warm Antarctica
Big Wind vs. Big Green
Big Wind wants to minimize the consequences of knocking birds out of the sky. Big Green wants to use birds to knock Big Wind out of business. The “clean energy”-loving Obama is caught in the middle. Continue reading Big Wind vs. Big Green
Plants may store much more carbon
A new study in Nature says that the global uptake of carbon by land plants may be up to 45 per cent more than previously thought. Continue reading Plants may store much more carbon
WSJ: A Bird-Brained Prosecution
The Obama administration is prosecuting seven oil and gas companies for the deaths of 28 birds. But what about the wind industry? Continue reading WSJ: A Bird-Brained Prosecution
Rogue government: EPA disses its own IG
If EPA IG Arthur Elkins has any self-respect, he’ll resign. Continue reading Rogue government: EPA disses its own IG
Solyndra losing in DOE Solar Decathalon, too
The University of Tennessee team participating in the Department of Energy’s Solar Decathalon is in 15th place among a field of 19 — thanks in part to its pricey Solyndra technology. Continue reading Solyndra losing in DOE Solar Decathalon, too
Nature: Americans inefficiently happy; Should be more like Costa Ricans
A commentary in Nature suggests that Americans could be happier than they are now with a lot less impact on the Earth — just like Costa Rica. And all we need is some good ol’ central planning. Continue reading Nature: Americans inefficiently happy; Should be more like Costa Ricans
The Quest: Dan Yergin needs to leave his Cambridge bubble
Pulitzer Prize winner Dan Yergin has a new energy book out called “The Quest: Energy, Security and the Remaking of the Modern World.” Though I’ve seen it has high as #22 on Amazon.com, that’s way more than it deserves. Continue reading The Quest: Dan Yergin needs to leave his Cambridge bubble