“Among its key findings, the book forecasts that fossil-fuel-based energy could increase by two to four times its current level over the short to medium term…” Continue reading Coal key in India now but could peak by 2040
Category: Climate & Energy
Embarrassing: Germany’s Energiwende dependent on Polish coal plants
“Poland is needed for Energiewende to succeed.” Continue reading Embarrassing: Germany’s Energiwende dependent on Polish coal plants
Germany mulls ‘mammoth’ 95% cut in emissions by 2050
German governments tend to be extreme. Must be something in dem wasser. Continue reading Germany mulls ‘mammoth’ 95% cut in emissions by 2050
Senator Whitehouse acquires another fishy income stream
“To call a spade a spade: Senator Sheldon Whitehouse takes bribes from environmentalist and other special interests.” Continue reading Senator Whitehouse acquires another fishy income stream
Claim: Ocean acidification takes a toll on California’s coastline at nighttime
“At night, plants and animals respire just like we do, taking up oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide. This adds carbon dioxide to the seawater and exacerbates effects of ocean acidification, causing the increasing risk to calcifying organisms.” Continue reading Claim: Ocean acidification takes a toll on California’s coastline at nighttime
NASA’s chief climate scientist admits record warm temps due to El Nino
Gavin Schmidt, that is. Continue reading NASA’s chief climate scientist admits record warm temps due to El Nino
Gas to overtake coal this year
“Gas-fired electricity is actually cheaper than coal electricity in many cases.” Continue reading Gas to overtake coal this year
U.S. Coal Sector Faces Reckoning
Peabody Energy may have to seek bankruptcy protection, the latest in a wave. Continue reading U.S. Coal Sector Faces Reckoning
Clinton retracts anti-coal comments
But only privately to West Virginia Sen. Manchin. Continue reading Clinton retracts anti-coal comments
Obama administration offers $66 million to aid coal communities
Because welfare is better than productive work. Continue reading Obama administration offers $66 million to aid coal communities
Paris pushes EU to ban bee-killing pesticides
France does not want to be the only EU country to ban neonicotinoids. Continue reading Paris pushes EU to ban bee-killing pesticides
Trees Deal With Climate Change Better Than Expected
Warmists love Darwin but don’t believe in adaptation. Continue reading Trees Deal With Climate Change Better Than Expected