Shocker: Nature Conservancy chief scientist admits 'data simply do not support the idea of a fragile nature at risk of collapse'

The eco-fragility trope of Rachel Carson and Al Gore is wrong, says an unlikely source. Continue reading Shocker: Nature Conservancy chief scientist admits 'data simply do not support the idea of a fragile nature at risk of collapse'

Nature: Africans 'need to be convinced' to give up chemical fertilizers

More eco-imperialism. Continue reading Nature: Africans 'need to be convinced' to give up chemical fertilizers

Daimler-Benz enters car rental biz: Owning a car not a good thing?

“Any service that competes with owning a car is a good thing.” Continue reading Daimler-Benz enters car rental biz: Owning a car not a good thing?

Germany's Failing Environmental Projects

“The energy-saving light bulb ends up as hazardous waste, too much insulation promotes mold and household drains are emitting a putrid odor because everyone is saving water. Many of Germany’s efforts to protect the environment are a chronic failure, but that’s unlikely to change.” Continue reading Germany's Failing Environmental Projects

Kazman: Automobility vs. Central Planning

“Unfortunately for central planners around the world, there’s nothing worse than a technology that lets people go where they want to, when they want to.” Continue reading Kazman: Automobility vs. Central Planning

SciAm: Effective World Government Will Be Needed to Stave Off Climate Catastrophe

What’s scarier: junk science or central planning? Continue reading SciAm: Effective World Government Will Be Needed to Stave Off Climate Catastrophe

Daily Kos expects new NPR ethics guidelines to silence skeptics

Because “climate change deniers are treated seriously by the media.” Continue reading Daily Kos expects new NPR ethics guidelines to silence skeptics

Laframboise: The Authoritarian Impulse and Climate Change

“In the opinion of the activist organization known as Avaaz, access to the airwaves should only be open to those who’ve passed a ‘fit and proper person’ test.” Continue reading Laframboise: The Authoritarian Impulse and Climate Change

Former Sen. John Warner works with greens to sabotage Navy

Because the military’s first goal to be the dumping ground for reject energy technologies. Continue reading Former Sen. John Warner works with greens to sabotage Navy

Chu chooses a BMW over a Volt

His wife, anyway. Continue reading Chu chooses a BMW over a Volt

Obama Energy Sec.: ‘I Don’t Own A Car’

No wonder the gas price crisis doesn’t register with Steven Chu. Continue reading Obama Energy Sec.: ‘I Don’t Own A Car’

Obama proposes Agenda 21 cars for Agenda 21 neighborhoods

But what if you wnat to leave your “model community”? Continue reading Obama proposes Agenda 21 cars for Agenda 21 neighborhoods