Wonder if the NYTimes asked Bill McKibben what the greens are going to do about the 2,440 coal plant being built/planned around the world? Continue reading Environmental Activists Take to Local Protests for Global Results
Category: Climate & Energy
Leonardo DiCaprio Says China Can Be ‘Climate Change Hero’
Because that’s what communists do. Continue reading Leonardo DiCaprio Says China Can Be ‘Climate Change Hero’
Most Americans now oppose nuclear energy, poll finds
We fear imaginary global warming and safe nuclear power. Continue reading Most Americans now oppose nuclear energy, poll finds
Anti-GMO activists admit rationale behind labeling
Should come as no surprise. Continue reading Anti-GMO activists admit rationale behind labeling
Claim: Ocean acidification observed in Arabian Sea, say Indian scientists
Well… er… “This might be due to over-accumulation of carbon dioxide.” Continue reading Claim: Ocean acidification observed in Arabian Sea, say Indian scientists
Coal key in India now but could peak by 2040
“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
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