Republicans turn their back on the Enlightenment?

The Left tries making evolution an election issue. Continue reading Republicans turn their back on the Enlightenment?

Carelessness on science too common

Did rootworms “evolve” to overcome biotech corn? Continue reading Carelessness on science too common

Soda Tax Could Save Lives?

No doubt this junk study will be used in efforts to enact soda taxes during 2012. Continue reading Soda Tax Could Save Lives?

IBD: Hoping For Change On Gas Prices

“After enduring a holiday season with gasoline prices at all-time highs, Americans are now dealing with record high prices to begin a new year. Does the president plan to do anything?” Continue reading IBD: Hoping For Change On Gas Prices

Airlines: A Fine for Not Using a Biofuel That Doesn’t Exist

Do you know how much a gallon of jet biofuel costs? Continue reading Airlines: A Fine for Not Using a Biofuel That Doesn’t Exist

Biofuels expansion stalls on output drop

“Slower growth could relieve pressures on food prices.” Continue reading Biofuels expansion stalls on output drop

Scientific advance did not create most technologies

A letter in the Financial Times makes a good point. Continue reading Scientific advance did not create most technologies

The Ethanol Shuffle: U.S. Importing, Exporting Ethanol To and From Brazil

The California tail wags the ethanol donkey. Continue reading The Ethanol Shuffle: U.S. Importing, Exporting Ethanol To and From Brazil

Obama admin to Supremes on wetlands fines: Trust us

Antonin Scalia has little patience for government reassurances. Continue reading Obama admin to Supremes on wetlands fines: Trust us

Brainless Branson: Corporate Social Responsibility (Part 2)

“Corporate social responsibility” is a bust. Continue reading Brainless Branson: Corporate Social Responsibility (Part 2)

Brainless Branson: Biofuels (Part 1)

The very fortunate Richard Branson should just take his money and run. Continue reading Brainless Branson: Biofuels (Part 1)

Wind operators to plan around bats?

“When the wind blows” may no longer be enough for wind turbine operators; it may have also have to be “when the bats don’t fly.” Continue reading Wind operators to plan around bats?