Do kindergarten teacher views on climate science really debunk those of the climate skeptics? Continue reading Embarrassing: AGU’s ‘climate literacy’
Durban outcome: Life support for Kyoto plus 2015 impossible dream
Durban is over and nothing meaningful was accomplished. All those carbon emissions for nothing. Continue reading Durban outcome: Life support for Kyoto plus 2015 impossible dream
Bachmann’s quote of the night: ‘Legalize American energy”
Ten minutes into Saturday night’s GOP presidential debate, Michelle Bachmann had what is likely to be the quote of the night — “If we legalize American energy…”
Compromise claimed in Durban
“The gridlock in Durban climate talks appeared to give way late Saturday into a compromise declared by South Africa Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, after a 24-hour overtime marathon session.” Continue reading Compromise claimed in Durban
Greenpeace leader expelled as Durban talks overtime
All for naught, as the Maldives are not sinking. Continue reading Greenpeace leader expelled as Durban talks overtime
Wildlife slows wind power
We don’t think much of the subsidized wind industry, but three dead bats aren’t “thousands.” Continue reading Wildlife slows wind power
Fake text derails Durban talks
Now who would do something like that? Continue reading Fake text derails Durban talks
Christmas tree wars: Junk science flies in real vs. fake battle
The only thing stupider than the environment-related claims made by Christmas tree sellers ar the consumers who fall for them. Continue reading Christmas tree wars: Junk science flies in real vs. fake battle
Greenland ice loss lifts bedrock, say researchers
“An unusually hot melting season in 2010 accelerated ice loss in southern Greenland by 100 billion tons – and large portions of the island’s bedrock rose an additional quarter of an inch in response.” Continue reading Greenland ice loss lifts bedrock, say researchers
House year-end bill wastes year of hearings, effort
Game, set and match to Lisa Jackson. Continue reading House year-end bill wastes year of hearings, effort
DC: Gingrich’s environmental proposals include altering climate with giant mirrors
Gingrich suggested building “a large array of mirrors [that] could affect the earth’s climate, ” to extend farmers’ growing season. Continue reading DC: Gingrich’s environmental proposals include altering climate with giant mirrors
Noonan on Gingrich: ‘A human hand grenade’
Peggy Noonan’s column on Newt Gingrich in today’s Wall Street Journal contains her most important thought — ever. Continue reading Noonan on Gingrich: ‘A human hand grenade’