Turning on a light switch in New York may soon do more than simply turning on a light — it may also turn on the workfare spigot to utility employees. Continue reading New York's solar workfare
Junk in EPA's trunk: Faux analysis
“The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency soft-pedals rigorous analysis showing its policies kill growth and jobs while trumpeting as truth junk analysis portraying burdensome regulations as economically beneficial,” says the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Continue reading Junk in EPA's trunk: Faux analysis
Carbon offset rip-off: PG&E customers pay twice to save same forests
“PG&E customers are effectively paying twice for the same Mendocino County forests,” reports the San Francisco Chronicle. We spotlighted the possibility/likelihood of this sort of double-dipping fraud in 2007.
Cruisin' with The Nation: Why red isn't the new green (Update #2)
Could a luxury cruise ship rely on renewable energy? Continue reading Cruisin' with The Nation: Why red isn't the new green (Update #2)
Carol Browner: Not just another multimillionaire socialist
Sure the world is full of multimillionaire and even multibillionaire socialists, but Carol Browner holds a dear place in our hearts. Continue reading Carol Browner: Not just another multimillionaire socialist
Last refuge of a climate scoundrel: NOAA issues 'scientific integrity' manual
Amid the still smouldering ruins of alarmist climate science, NOAA grasps for legitimacy by issuing a scientific integrity manual.
But of course, ethics can’t be taught — you either got ’em or you don’t. And we know where NOAA and its “scientists” have stood on the matter.
Check out NOAA’s draft Scientific Integrity Manual and Procedural Handbook (for reporting scientific misconduct) and let us know what you think/find.
Ohio Congressman: EPA Administrator Jackson is the Biggest Stumbling Block to American Job Creation
Congressman Bob Gibbs (R-OH) released the following statement regarding EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson’s comments yesterday about the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Air Transport Rule (CATR) and Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) proposals: Continue reading Ohio Congressman: EPA Administrator Jackson is the Biggest Stumbling Block to American Job Creation
Murdoch's mother calls for carbon tax
When media mogul Rupert Murdoch’s mother was born, life expectancy in Australia was about 57 years. One hundred and two (102) carbon-happy years later, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch is calling for a carbon tax? Continue reading Murdoch's mother calls for carbon tax
Kiss of Electoral Death: Gore applauds Romney on climate
Mitt Romney will have a tough time shaking off the stink of Al Gore’s endorsement. Continue reading Kiss of Electoral Death: Gore applauds Romney on climate
Anti-pesticide cranks responsible for elevated childhood asthma?
Crawling culprit seen in urban kids’ asthma
Researchers have identified cockroaches as a potential explanation for dramatic variations between neighborhoods in asthma rates among New York City children.
Continue reading Anti-pesticide cranks responsible for elevated childhood asthma?
GOP Senator loses mind; Teams with Boxer on 'disease cluster' bill
In an appalling move, Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has co-sponsored a bill with Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Loopyville) to have the EPA study so-called “disease clusters.” Continue reading GOP Senator loses mind; Teams with Boxer on 'disease cluster' bill
AEP: New EPA power plant rules to raise electricity rates up to 35%
American Electric Power (AEP), one of the largest electric utility companies in the U.S., took bold aim (for a utility, that is) at the EPA’s impending rules for electric utility emissions:
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed several new rules that will significantly increase the cost of electricity for AEP customers. AEP supports improving the environment by reducing power plant emissions, but believes that the nation can achieve the exact same air and water quality standards at much less expense.