Study: Trees using water more efficiently as atmospheric carbon dioxide rises

“Our analysis suggests that rising atmospheric carbon dioxide is having a direct and unexpectedly strong influence on ecosystem processes and biosphere-atmosphere interactions in temperate and boreal forests.” Continue reading Study: Trees using water more efficiently as atmospheric carbon dioxide rises

CDC admits long-standing error — there is no benefit in reducing salt

KFOR reports: Continue reading CDC admits long-standing error — there is no benefit in reducing salt

Who’s got more common sense on tanning: Gwyneth Paltrow or Ohio dermatologist Dr. Louis Barich?

We report. You decide. Continue reading Who’s got more common sense on tanning: Gwyneth Paltrow or Ohio dermatologist Dr. Louis Barich?

Lloyds of London disses global warming as business risk: Ranks climate change 32nd

In contrast, high taxation is ranked No. 1 (think carbon tax). Continue reading Lloyds of London disses global warming as business risk: Ranks climate change 32nd

Hansen Hysteria: Continued fossil fuel burning could push atmospheric CO2 to 4800 ppm!

The Guardian reports: Continue reading Hansen Hysteria: Continued fossil fuel burning could push atmospheric CO2 to 4800 ppm!

National Academy of Sciences to investigate warmist Kerry Emanuel for failing to disclose insurance industry ties in recent study

Is MIT warmist Kerry Emanuel hiding his conflict of interest again? Continue reading National Academy of Sciences to investigate warmist Kerry Emanuel for failing to disclose insurance industry ties in recent study

Canada Train Wreck Shows Need For Keystone Pipeline

Investor’s Business Daily editorializes: Continue reading Canada Train Wreck Shows Need For Keystone Pipeline

Tanning Nanny: Investment banker, ex-Obama official Peter Orszag attacks, misinforms on indoor tanning

Below is Orzag’s column. [My comments are in bold brackets.] Continue reading Tanning Nanny: Investment banker, ex-Obama official Peter Orszag attacks, misinforms on indoor tanning

Can we really take the ocean’s temperature?

Bob Carter and John Spooner write: Continue reading Can we really take the ocean’s temperature?

Claim: Evolution Too Slow to Keep Up With Climate Change

This is junk science because… Continue reading Claim: Evolution Too Slow to Keep Up With Climate Change

Researchers question proxy temperature studies — ‘Living things grow differently in different years depending on what is happening in the local area’

ABC Australia reports: Continue reading Researchers question proxy temperature studies — ‘Living things grow differently in different years depending on what is happening in the local area’

EPA nominee not in clear yet: Missouri Sen. Blunt maintains hold on nomination

The Wall Street Journal reports: Continue reading EPA nominee not in clear yet: Missouri Sen. Blunt maintains hold on nomination