From the 2014 National Clean Energy Summit. Continue reading Video: Hillary Clinton calls climate change ‘most consequential’ challenge
Is moderate drinking really good for you?
“A fundamental question is, who are these moderate drinkers being compared against?” Continue reading Is moderate drinking really good for you?
More settled science: Plants less sensitive as it warms
“Whereas plant respiration rates increase with rising temperature, plant leaves become less sensitive to this effect as they warm.” Continue reading More settled science: Plants less sensitive as it warms
Claim: Vegetarianism will save the planet
Not that any of the this analysis has real-world merit, but if people live longer, they will just produce more CO2. Continue reading Claim: Vegetarianism will save the planet
Claim: Human carbon release rate is unprecedented in the past 66 million years of Earth’s history
” Their findings suggest humans are releasing carbon about 10 times faster than during any event in the past 66 million years.” Continue reading Claim: Human carbon release rate is unprecedented in the past 66 million years of Earth’s history
Claim: Global warming pushes wines into uncharted terroir
” “Some people may still be skeptical about global warming, but not anyone in the wine industry.” Continue reading Claim: Global warming pushes wines into uncharted terroir
Germans Worry ‘Climate Dictatorship’ Will Trash Their Economy
Everyone should be concerned. Continue reading Germans Worry ‘Climate Dictatorship’ Will Trash Their Economy
Claim: Protecting 30 percent of the ocean has many benefits, study suggests
Washington’s Despotic Lawlessness
“Under collusive sue-and-settle lawsuits, parties impacted by decisions never have an opportunity to speak or present evidence, or even be notified that a suit has been filed or adjudicated, until it is too late.” Continue reading Washington’s Despotic Lawlessness
How to Spot Research Spin: The Case of the Not-So-Simple Abstract
“Research spin is when findings are made to look stronger or more positive than is justified by the study.” Continue reading How to Spot Research Spin: The Case of the Not-So-Simple Abstract
Why I Don’t Buy Organic, And Why You Might Not Want To Either
“By all rights I should be an enthusiastic advocate and consumer of organic.” Continue reading Why I Don’t Buy Organic, And Why You Might Not Want To Either
Brexit a threat to Paris deal, says UK climate advisor
Then don’t let the door hit you on the way out, Britain. Continue reading Brexit a threat to Paris deal, says UK climate advisor