“There is massive disagreement even in the scientific community over how much radiation is ‘safe’. But there are now a number of scientists who are calling for a more “rational” discussion of the dangers. Continue reading Is Fukushima’s exclusion zone doing more harm than radiation?
Kasich’s squishy response to climate question at GOP debate
John Kasich is the governor of a fossil fuel-powered state and this is how he responded to the climate question posed by Jake Tapper: Continue reading Kasich’s squishy response to climate question at GOP debate
Rubio: No law can change the climate
Here is the transcript of Marco Rubio’s climate comments from last night’s GOP debate: Continue reading Rubio: No law can change the climate
Claim: Mystery surrounding methane plateau explained
Whatever. Methane is irrelevant as a greenhouse gas. Continue reading Claim: Mystery surrounding methane plateau explained
Era of Agent Orange junk science comes to an end
Finally, the last report is issued. Continue reading Era of Agent Orange junk science comes to an end
Elevated Lead Levels Found in Newark Schools’ Drinking Water
We’ll be looking into this latest lead panic. Continue reading Elevated Lead Levels Found in Newark Schools’ Drinking Water
Claim: Higher ozone, lower humidity levels associated with dry eye disease
So where was all this eye “disease” in, say, Los Angeles in 1955 when ozone levels could be eight or so times higher than today’s standards? Continue reading Claim: Higher ozone, lower humidity levels associated with dry eye disease
Don’t let the planet Bern
Who knew that Bernie is pro-coal? Continue reading Don’t let the planet Bern
‘Pay as you throw’ cuts waste and encourages recycling, French report finds
Would we get a credit for throwing away less? What is our trash quota? Continue reading ‘Pay as you throw’ cuts waste and encourages recycling, French report finds
EU doesn’t oppose smoking — just not getting its cut of tobacco sales
As a lucrative 12-year long financial deal comes to an end, the EU threatens to cut ties with Philip Morris unless it gets an even better deal. EU concern for public health is just a pose. Continue reading EU doesn’t oppose smoking — just not getting its cut of tobacco sales
Czech farmers take the slow lane to renewable energies
“Renewable energies were blamed for high electricity prices which, in turn, made their overenthusiastic support toxic for many politicians.” Continue reading Czech farmers take the slow lane to renewable energies
Climate change off the table at next week’s EU summit
The world’s most important problem? Continue reading Climate change off the table at next week’s EU summit