IMF calls for carbon levy on ships and planes

Not sure what this has to do with the IMF’s mandate — i.e., “to ensure the stability of the international monetary system. Continue reading IMF calls for carbon levy on ships and planes

Oil majors vague on climate plans post Paris deal

Greenwashing is a chess match. Continue reading Oil majors vague on climate plans post Paris deal

Brazil inflames forest fires with pro-deforestation laws

What climate treaty? Continue reading Brazil inflames forest fires with pro-deforestation laws

New UK climate strategy promised by end of 2016

Not sure why conservatives waste time trying to please the greens who never vote for them. Continue reading New UK climate strategy promised by end of 2016

Cameron: Criticism of UK climate policy is ‘nonsense’

“But climate watchers were more concerned about the future, after the Treasury took a hatchet to carbon-cutting initiatives last year.” Continue reading Cameron: Criticism of UK climate policy is ‘nonsense’

Researchers: Small Colorado Glacier Could Melt in 20 Years

Or it may not. And the cause is uncertain. Continue reading Researchers: Small Colorado Glacier Could Melt in 20 Years

House Approves Bill to Block Stream-Protection Rule for Coal

It’s not a “stream protection” rule so much as it is a “prevent underground coal mining” rule. Continue reading House Approves Bill to Block Stream-Protection Rule for Coal

China: Residential coal burning biggest source of urban pollution

Not coal-fired power plants. Continue reading China: Residential coal burning biggest source of urban pollution

‘Net Zero’ Progress: 8 Years Later And The Military’s Green Energy Plan Is Still ‘Unrealistic’ And ‘Cost Prohibitive’

“Service officials told us they believe that fully achieving net zero is unrealistic and ultimately cost prohibitive.” Continue reading ‘Net Zero’ Progress: 8 Years Later And The Military’s Green Energy Plan Is Still ‘Unrealistic’ And ‘Cost Prohibitive’

Global warming makes people crazy

“And if we were to colonise other worlds, the body would need to undergo a variety of changes to adapt to low gravity.” Continue reading Global warming makes people crazy

Claim: Potato consumption before pregnancy linked to diabetes risk during pregnancy

From the perpetual junk science machine known as the “Nurses Health Study.” Continue reading Claim: Potato consumption before pregnancy linked to diabetes risk during pregnancy

In 1903, the NYTimes predicted it would be a million years before man would fly

The NYTimes editorial followed the ignominious failure of a government-sponsored flying machine. Continue reading In 1903, the NYTimes predicted it would be a million years before man would fly