Are climate alarmists following in the footsteps of 1905 Nobel laureate and chief Nazi physicist Philipp Lenard? Continue reading White-guy-skepticism like 'Jewish physics'?
EPA to ease off on Cross-State Pollution Rule?
“The Environmental Protection Agency, under pressure from some states, industry and Congress, is expected to ease an air quality rule that would require power plants in 27 states to slash emissions,” reports the Wall Street Journal. Continue reading EPA to ease off on Cross-State Pollution Rule?
Circumcision bans: Unwarranted and harmful?
Johns Hopkins infectious disease experts say the medical benefits for male circumcision are clear and that efforts in an increasing number of states (currently 18) to not provide Medicaid insurance coverage for male circumcision, as well as an attempted ballot initiative in San Francisco earlier this year to ban male circumcision in newborns and young boys, are unwarranted. Continue reading Circumcision bans: Unwarranted and harmful?
Hero of the day: Rep. Andy Harris
We honor Maryland Congressman Andy Harris today as he spotlighted some of the junk science behind EPA’s air quality over-regulation. Continue reading Hero of the day: Rep. Andy Harris
Contraception doubles risk of HIV?
A new study in The Lancet Infectious Diseases reports that the use of hormonal contraception may double the risk of HIV transmission. But, at best, what this study shows is that transmission of HIV through conventional heterosexual contact occurs rarely, if ever. Continue reading Contraception doubles risk of HIV?
Stoking climate fears through geoengineering talks
The Bipartisan Policy Center is convening a roundtable today to discuss geoengineering as a last ditch solution to catastrophic climate change. Oy vey… Continue reading Stoking climate fears through geoengineering talks
McGurn: The green problem of billionaire guilt
“We’re all familiar with the greedy businessman who pushes taxpayer subsidies to enrich himself. Solyndra tells us we might want to start paying more attention to the businessman who’s already rich—but seeks to salve a guilty conscience by putting taxpayers on the hook for his pet causes” — the money line from William McGurn’s column in today’s Wall Street Journal.
This couch is more comfortable but that one is greener…
Is this really how businesses think consumers will evolve? Continue reading This couch is more comfortable but that one is greener…
Thinking — not just pink-ing — on breast cancer
It’s October, so it must be breast cancer industry month. Continue reading Thinking — not just pink-ing — on breast cancer
EPAcalypse Now: Lights Out in 2012?
The National Mining Association last week asked the Obama EPA to reconsider its Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) citing the agency’s failure to adequately consider electric reliability. While this may sound boring, if you like electricity and don’t want to be without air conditioning in future heat waves, you ought to read it. Continue reading EPAcalypse Now: Lights Out in 2012?
'First millionaire bureaucrat': NASA's James Hansen earns up to $1.2 million in 2010
Climate alarmist — and government employee — James Hansen made up to $1.2 million last year according to disclosure forms, reports the American Tradition Institute.
WashPost hits country club for methyl bromide use
The Washington Post continued its crusade against the fumigant methyl bromide in an editorial attack on Chevy Chase Country Club for using the chemical. But as we’ve pointed out previously… Continue reading WashPost hits country club for methyl bromide use