James Hansen agitates in advance of Obama’s decision on Keystone XL. Continue reading Hansen questions whether Obama ‘gives a damn’ about climate
Category: Miscellaneous
WashPost: Obama should approve Keystone; Opponents ‘bizarre’
The Washington Post today issued a forceful editorial in favor of the Keystone XL. Bill McKibben et al. get slammed in the process. Continue reading WashPost: Obama should approve Keystone; Opponents ‘bizarre’
53 senators push Obama to approve Keystone XL
But 60 votes would be needed to bring it to the Senate floor for a vote. Continue reading 53 senators push Obama to approve Keystone XL
Enviros pin hopes for Keystone rejection on Kerry
He’s a “climate hawk.” Continue reading Enviros pin hopes for Keystone rejection on Kerry
Hillary shouts at Benghazi hearing
… and contradicts her own rant. Continue reading Hillary shouts at Benghazi hearing
GAO: Agencies dodge taking public comments on one-third of major rules
JunkScience: Agencies ignore public comments on the other two-thirds. Continue reading GAO: Agencies dodge taking public comments on one-third of major rules
350.org: Obama approval of Keystone XL would ‘make a mockery’ of inaugural address
Sierra Club to go ‘civil disobedient’ on Keystone XL
Of course, John Muir was in favor of using the military to enforce environmental laws. Continue reading Sierra Club to go ‘civil disobedient’ on Keystone XL
Obama under pressure after Nebraska governor signs off on Keystone XL
“A day after Obama made a strong commitment to climate in his inaugural address, the governor of Nebraska signed off on the pipeline, leaving it up to the White House to decide on the fate of the project.” Continue reading Obama under pressure after Nebraska governor signs off on Keystone XL
Inaugural Fake: Beyoncé Lip-Synced the Star-Spangled Banner
The Marine Band faked it, too. Embarrassing. Was Obama a hologram? Continue reading Inaugural Fake: Beyoncé Lip-Synced the Star-Spangled Banner
Activists Disrupt Arch Coal Corporate HQ
“Seven affiliated with the RAMPS campaign (Radical Action for Mountain Peoples’ Survival), MORE (Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment) and Mountain Justice are locked down to a 500-pound small potted tree in Arch Coal’s third-floor headquarters while a larger group is in the lobby performing a song and dance.” Continue reading Activists Disrupt Arch Coal Corporate HQ
US Coal Exports Could Push the Climate Past a Point of No Return
Greenpeace says coal exporting is “new front line in the battle to prevent catastrophic climate change.” Continue reading US Coal Exports Could Push the Climate Past a Point of No Return