“According to Simon & Schuster, Clinton will write about everything from the killing of Osama bin Laden and the Arab Spring to China and climate change.” Continue reading Upcoming Hillary Clinton book to address global warming
McKibben: Keystone a test of whether John Kerry still has his anti-Vietnam War cojones — ‘So far, the signs aren’t good’
“Other omens aren’t much better. Unnamed White House sources have said several times in recent weeks that the administration doesn’t think Keystone is a very big deal.” Continue reading McKibben: Keystone a test of whether John Kerry still has his anti-Vietnam War cojones — ‘So far, the signs aren’t good’
Bank: Canada to lose $15-billion a year on Keystone, lack of oil pipeline capacity — Obama: ‘We could not have a better friend and ally’
“Canada lost out on about $25 billion in oil revenues last year due to pipeline and production bottlenecks and is expected to lose $15 billion a year going forward until it deals with its infrastructure deficit, a new CIBC report says.” Continue reading Bank: Canada to lose $15-billion a year on Keystone, lack of oil pipeline capacity — Obama: ‘We could not have a better friend and ally’
The Nation: ‘So difficult to mobilize a climate movement’ because ‘it is antithetical to our normal ways of thinking and acting’
New World Bank chief: Global temps could increase 4-degrees C by 2060; Asks “What’s the plan?”
“If you believe the science it is about family values,” says Jim Yong Kim. Continue reading New World Bank chief: Global temps could increase 4-degrees C by 2060; Asks “What’s the plan?”
Claim: Tars sands oil linked to fish deformities in U.S. and Alberta — by grant-grubbing researcher
University of Alberta ecologist Dr. David Schindler says the only way to find out for sure is to give him grants. Continue reading Claim: Tars sands oil linked to fish deformities in U.S. and Alberta — by grant-grubbing researcher
Worth a Thousand Words: Obama SUV Outside Home of Enviro Billionaire
From last night’s fundraiser at Tom Steyer’s house: Continue reading Worth a Thousand Words: Obama SUV Outside Home of Enviro Billionaire
Former EPA Climate Adviser Rips White House OMB Over Cost-Benefit Analysis For Green Rules
OMB is the place where regulations go to die from cost-benefit analysis. Continue reading Former EPA Climate Adviser Rips White House OMB Over Cost-Benefit Analysis For Green Rules
Pennsylvania communities get $400 million from fracking fees; New York communities get zero
While NY Gov. Cuomo dithers on fracking, PA Gov. Corbett tweets happily: Continue reading Pennsylvania communities get $400 million from fracking fees; New York communities get zero
Federal study: Global warming means stronger ‘extreme’ rains
The crystal ball model says so. Continue reading Federal study: Global warming means stronger ‘extreme’ rains
Actor Jeremy Irons Slams Bloomberg ‘Nanny State’
Award-winning actor Jeremy Irons ripped into New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, likening his proposed restrictions on cigarettes and soda to a “nanny state.” Continue reading Actor Jeremy Irons Slams Bloomberg ‘Nanny State’
Stern: 2013 as “good as it’ll get” for action on climate change; Likens climate change to damage from World Wars, Holocaust
Stern called for a “new generation” of modelling that can take into consideration the impact of climate change on human lives and human welfare. Continue reading Stern: 2013 as “good as it’ll get” for action on climate change; Likens climate change to damage from World Wars, Holocaust