“The rest of the purported benefits—to be precise, 99.99%—come by double-counting pollution reductions like soot that the EPA regulates through separate programs and therefore most will happen anyway. Using such “co-benefits” is an abuse of the cost-benefit process and shows that Cass Sunstein’s team at the White House regulatory office—many of whom opposed the rule—got steamrolled.” Continue reading WSJ: Lisa Jackson’s Power Play
EPA sets ‘poison standards’ for power plants?
The New York Times trashes 450 years of toxicology in a single headline. Continue reading EPA sets ‘poison standards’ for power plants?
Scientist in Bird Flu Study Not Convinced Censorship is Safeguard
“In our opinion, nature is the biggest bioterrorist.” Continue reading Scientist in Bird Flu Study Not Convinced Censorship is Safeguard
Romney on climate change in 2007: ‘It’s getting warmer’ [VIDEO]
Romney’s shortcomings on energy and the environment (as of 2007) on display. Continue reading Romney on climate change in 2007: ‘It’s getting warmer’ [VIDEO]
DDT causes lung problems in babies?
DDT hasn’t been used in developing countries for decades. Now it causes lung infections? Continue reading DDT causes lung problems in babies?
Sun sets on BP Solar
So much for Beyond Petroleum. Continue reading Sun sets on BP Solar
House Committee Leaders Criticize EPA Utility MACT Announcement
They cite continued lack of transparency and “press release science.” Continue reading House Committee Leaders Criticize EPA Utility MACT Announcement
Gross: EPA power plant rule to be unveiled today at children’s hospital
Why not a special-ed class or a child’s funeral? Continue reading Gross: EPA power plant rule to be unveiled today at children’s hospital
US asks scientific journals to censor bird flu studies
So should any information that may be misused be subject to censorship? Continue reading US asks scientific journals to censor bird flu studies
GM Inflates Chevy Volt Stats With Fleet Sales
Chevy Volt Costing Taxpayers Up to $250K Per Vehicle
“This might be the most government-supported car since the Trabant.” Continue reading Chevy Volt Costing Taxpayers Up to $250K Per Vehicle
All-Pro Green Hypocrisy: Tom Brady’s Green Dream Home
“Tom Brady’s 22,000-square foot palace near Los Angeles is nearing completion, and it will make almost any environmentalist smile.” Continue reading All-Pro Green Hypocrisy: Tom Brady’s Green Dream Home