The Detroit News editorializes: “The Environmental Protection Agency’s crusade against coal-fired power plants is on a fast track to raise electricity bills in Michigan by as much as 20 percent and restrict the state’s economic growth… In Michigan, DTE estimates installing scrubbers on its coal plants will cost $2 billion, which will be passed on to consumers in higher monthly bills… But the real impact is on jobs and economic growth. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers forecasts 50,000 of its members will lose their jobs within three years, and 200,000 additional jobs down the supply line. In addition, coal-dependent states such as Michigan would risk losing business to states — and countries — that can now produce electricity cheaper. President Barack Obama made a big deal out of promising to put the kibosh on regulations that threaten jobs and growth. And yet he allows Lisa Jackson, the EPA administrator, to continue to impose rules that put growth at risk… [Emphasis added]”
Gore: Children = Pollution
Quite an ironic way of thinking for the parent of four children and one of the planet’s most ravenous consumers:
Glass-fed beef?
Grass-fed beef has been replaced by glass-fed beef as a climate palliative. “Meat grown artificially in labs could be a greener alternative for consumers who cannot bear to go vegetarian but want to cut the environmental impact of their food,” reports The Guardian.
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Gore attacks Obama on climate
Barack Obama has failed Al Gore, says Al Gore in an essay in Rolling Stone. Read the Associated Press report.
NASA's James Hansen: $1.2 million in illegal income?
From FoxNews.com: “The NASA scientist who once claimed the Bush administration tried to “silence” his global warming claims is now accused of receiving more than $1.2 million from the very environmental organizations whose agenda he advocated. Continue reading NASA's James Hansen: $1.2 million in illegal income?
Supremes retreat from climate panic
By Steve Milloy
June 22, 2011, Washington Times
The Supreme Court dealt Al Gore, the Environmental Protection Agency and other believers in alarmist climate science a surprising and severe blow this week. Continue reading Supremes retreat from climate panic
Flashback: Obama's Sunshine Scam
The White House has angered the enviros by missing its self-imposed deadline for installing solar panels, according to Politico. But as we pointed out when the solar panel project was announced, why rush to spend millions in hopes of saving thousands of dollars?
Moose threatened by climate change?
Is global warming allowing winter ticks to live longer and kill more moose in the Northeast? Continue reading Moose threatened by climate change?
Planting trees no magic bullet for climate
“Planting trees may help appease travellers’ guilt about pumping carbon into the atmosphere. But new research suggests it will do little to cool the planet… Continue reading Planting trees no magic bullet for climate
Supreme Court backs off alarmist climate science
The Supreme Court stepped back from alarmist climate science in today’s decision in AEP v. Connecticut. Continue reading Supreme Court backs off alarmist climate science
Supreme Court rejects climate nuisance suits
The Supreme Court today unanimously rejected the effort by some states to sue utilities for greenhouse gas emissions on the basis of the nuisance doctrine, holding that the Clean Air Act pre-empts federal common law. Continue reading Supreme Court rejects climate nuisance suits