“Experts estimate that exclusive e-cigarette use is associated with about five percent of the mortality risks of smoking.” Continue reading Top tobacco control experts to FDA: Studies of e-cigs suggest more benefit than harm
The Long Green Nazi Shadow over Albert Speer Jr.
“Albert Speer Jr. knows the true origins of sustainable development.” Continue reading The Long Green Nazi Shadow over Albert Speer Jr.
Screening young athletes to prevent sudden cardiac arrest not proven to save lives
“The findings show that the harms outweigh any benefits, and no robust evidence exists to confirm it actually prevents deaths.” Continue reading Screening young athletes to prevent sudden cardiac arrest not proven to save lives
Malaria menace: when insecticide-resistant mosquitoes bite back
“I am convinced that insecticide resistance is the next global embarrassment for the WHO.” Continue reading Malaria menace: when insecticide-resistant mosquitoes bite back
UK envoy: Carbon pricing ‘too sluggish’ to meet climate goals
“I don’t see India, China or South Africa coming in with a sufficiently high carbon price to drive them off coal.” Continue reading UK envoy: Carbon pricing ‘too sluggish’ to meet climate goals
China to Ratify Paris Climate Change Deal by September
Meanwhile in the real world, China plans to sell coal-fired electricity to Germany. Continue reading China to Ratify Paris Climate Change Deal by September
Solar plane completes dangerous 3-day flight over the Pacific Ocean
Ridiculous. Gasoline-powerd plane did this in 1931 in 33% less time. Continue reading Solar plane completes dangerous 3-day flight over the Pacific Ocean
New York Denies Critical Permit for Natural Gas Pipeline
“The agency said the project’s construction would affect 251 streams and 500 acres of valuable forest as well as extensive wetlands.” Continue reading New York Denies Critical Permit for Natural Gas Pipeline
Palestinian, Israeli Delegates Trade Barbs at U.N. Climate Summit
“The Israeli occupation is destroying the climate in Palestine.” Continue reading Palestinian, Israeli Delegates Trade Barbs at U.N. Climate Summit
Renewable Energy Stumbles Toward the Future
Lessons From Underwater Miami
“The mechanism for warming in the Eemian was different than today: Rather than greenhouse gases, the wobble of the planet was responsible.” Continue reading Lessons From Underwater Miami
Carbon Pricing Becomes a Cause for the World Bank and I.M.F.
“It’s frustrating to watch unelected bureaucrats like the World Bank and other institutions try to leverage their power to force elected leaders to take actions that harm their citizens.” Continue reading Carbon Pricing Becomes a Cause for the World Bank and I.M.F.