Here’s the transcript and video of today’s House hearing colloquy between Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and EPA chief Lisa Jackson in which Jackson says that EPA air rules could save as many lives as a cure for cancer. Continue reading The Ed Markey-Lisa Jackson Clown Show: EPA could save 572,000 lives per year with air rules
CDC bedbug advice: Avoid pesticides and freeze your bedroom
The government is here to help on bedbugs — avoid insecticides and cool your room to 3°F. Continue reading CDC bedbug advice: Avoid pesticides and freeze your bedroom
Debunked: Children more vulnerable to air pollution
The Environmental Protection Agency and its enviro allies claim that children are more vulnerable to air pollution than adults. Real data, now revealed for the first time, debunks this notion. Continue reading Debunked: Children more vulnerable to air pollution
EPA chief says air regulation benefits like curing cancer
EPA chief Lisa Jackson will say anything — even under oath. Continue reading EPA chief says air regulation benefits like curing cancer
Lautenberg: Ambient air like secondhand smoke
Not only is Sen. Frank Lautenberg exploiting another asthmatic relative in opposing the TRAIN Act to rein in the EPA, but he likens ambient air to secondhand smoke. Continue reading Lautenberg: Ambient air like secondhand smoke
BPA causes Down syndrome?
Who knew that cell cultures could get Down syndrome? Continue reading BPA causes Down syndrome?
CO2 emissions increased dramatically between 1990-2010: Where's the warming?
A new report says global CO2 emissions have dramatically increased since 1990. Continue reading CO2 emissions increased dramatically between 1990-2010: Where's the warming?
What a real Latino mercury problem looks like
If Latinos are going to sweat exposure to mercury, should they worry about air pollution or face cream from Mexico? Continue reading What a real Latino mercury problem looks like
Ideological child abuse: Obama to cite 'Green Ribbon Schools'
A Department of Education spokesman said the program would recognize schools for “engaging students on environmental issues and producing environmentally literate students; increasing energy efficiency and using renewable energy technologies; and creating healthy learning environments by addressing environmental issues in the schools.” The full story is at CNSNews.com.
Beach scare bill introduced
Two syringes washed up on a New Jersey beach this summer — so we need a new federal law to test all beaches for “toxic contaminants”? Continue reading Beach scare bill introduced
Democrats need to choose: EPA or jobs
By Steve Milloy
September 21, 2011, Washington Times
Thursday is a D-Day of sorts for House Democrats. That day they will get to choose between jobs or job-killing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. Continue reading Democrats need to choose: EPA or jobs
Finally: Romney blasts EPA
Mitt Romney reportedly “lambasted federal agencies – specifically calling out the EPA – as hamstringing businesses with regulations that he says are getting in the way of job creation,” according to the Memphis Daily News blog. Though Romney has criticized the EPA in the past, those remarks were rather tepid. Perhaps his comments in Memphis mark the start of a more passionate attack on Obama’s Employment Prevention Agency.