I heard Al Gore say in January 2006 that the point of the Montreal Protocol was NOT to save the ozone layer but to show that a global environmental treaty was possible. Continue reading There never was a “hole in the ozone”: That was “a practice run for global warming”
Claim: Artificially sweetened beverages consumed in pregnancy linked to increased infant BMI
First study of its kind. Exposure data based on (likely inaccurate) recall. Health endpoint (baby weight at 1-year) of uncertain/dubious significance. Continue reading Claim: Artificially sweetened beverages consumed in pregnancy linked to increased infant BMI
Claim: Pesticide exposure linked to increased risk of ALS
Exposure to pesticides based on (likely inaccurate) recall. Continue reading Claim: Pesticide exposure linked to increased risk of ALS
Claim: New study finds that malaria vaccine protects adults for up to a year
Well, maybe 55% of them. That’s either not a real result (only 59 participants) or the vaccine works only in some people. Continue reading Claim: New study finds that malaria vaccine protects adults for up to a year
Pickens: Hillary Clinton ‘clueless’ on fossil fuels
There is no solar powered 18-wheeler. Continue reading Pickens: Hillary Clinton ‘clueless’ on fossil fuels
EPA Chief: US Quickly Phasing Out Coal for Clean Energy
“You can keep talking to the climate deniers, if you can find them.” Continue reading EPA Chief: US Quickly Phasing Out Coal for Clean Energy
Study suggests testosterone therapy does not raise risk of aggressive prostate cancer
“Men with low levels of the male sex hormone testosterone need not fear that testosterone replacement therapy will increase their risk of prostate cancer.” Continue reading Study suggests testosterone therapy does not raise risk of aggressive prostate cancer
Claim: Rise in sea level causes five islands in Solomons to disappear
This probably never happened before SUVs. Continue reading Claim: Rise in sea level causes five islands in Solomons to disappear
Claim: Half of Donald Trump’s supporters believe in global warming
But almost all believe it’s natural. Continue reading Claim: Half of Donald Trump’s supporters believe in global warming
French already peeing in their pantalons about climate ‘denier’ Trump
Ils ont besoin de Pampers. Continue reading French already peeing in their pantalons about climate ‘denier’ Trump
Is electricity from wind cheaper than coal?
That’s what the AP claims. Continue reading Is electricity from wind cheaper than coal?
FDA will require e-cigarettes and contents to be reviewed
The FDA knows from the chemical composition e-cig vapor and the smoking epidemiology that e-cigs are harmless. But it insists on regulating anyway. Continue reading FDA will require e-cigarettes and contents to be reviewed