DNR Commissioner Dan Sullivan said the change is to better fit with wording in the state’s constitution, which in part says: “to encourage the settlement of its land and the development of its resources by making them available for maximum use consistent with the public interest.” Continue reading Enviros upset at word change in Alaska DNR mission statement
Military worry: Energy efficient tents
DoD is spending $6 million to develop energy efficient tents. Continue reading Military worry: Energy efficient tents
GE sees more casualties in wind and solar
“Uncertainty about the tax credit had led to a rushed 2011 and 2012 wind farm building cycle, while new development plans for 2013 have plummeted.” Continue reading GE sees more casualties in wind and solar
1st of the ‘Dirty Dozen’: LCV targets George Allen
Former Virginia Gov. and Sen. George Allen is targeted for defeat by the League of Conservation Voters. Continue reading 1st of the ‘Dirty Dozen’: LCV targets George Allen
Report: Skeptics rebut sea level rise policy
“It’s insane public policy to base planning regulations on average global sea level.” Continue reading Report: Skeptics rebut sea level rise policy
NOAA flunks own ‘climate literacy’ test
NOAA employees today were asked to participate in a Climate Knowledge Survey. Continue reading NOAA flunks own ‘climate literacy’ test
DDT linked to vitamin D deficiency?
This study links trace levels of DDT with credibility deficiency. Continue reading DDT linked to vitamin D deficiency?
DDT T-shirts are back!
By popular demand. Get yours at the JunkScience.com Store. Continue reading DDT T-shirts are back!
Claim: Volcanoes triggered Little Ice Age
“I think the lesson from this is that persistent [climate] perturbation of a few decades had a consequence that lasted centuries. That’s the way the climate system works, with thresholds and feedbacks. Unless we understand them well, we should be careful what we do.” Continue reading Claim: Volcanoes triggered Little Ice Age
U.N. pitches Rio+20 talks as a departure from political strife over climate change?
Don’t be fooled by this re-branding of the global governance movement. Continue reading U.N. pitches Rio+20 talks as a departure from political strife over climate change?
EPA greenhouse proposal for power plants delayed
But it’s coming. Continue reading EPA greenhouse proposal for power plants delayed
More Anti-Science Blather from ‘The Atlantic’
“Cell phones do not cause cancer. They do not even theoretically cause cancer.” Continue reading More Anti-Science Blather from ‘The Atlantic’