Abbott plans to scrap Australian climate body if elected; Says climate science is ‘absolute crap’

“The leader of the Liberal opposition, who once called climate science “absolute crap”, has already announced plans to close the climate change department within government and merge it with the environment portfolio.” Continue reading Abbott plans to scrap Australian climate body if elected; Says climate science is ‘absolute crap’

Obama omits mention of Keystone XL at fundraiser hosted by billionaire opponent of pipeline

Maybe he can blame John Kerry for the approval? Continue reading Obama omits mention of Keystone XL at fundraiser hosted by billionaire opponent of pipeline

NRDC tries deflecting racism charges by claiming ‘deep connection’ between global warming and MLK on 45th anniversary of assassination

Memo to NRDC: Carbon dioxide emissions have nothing to do with air pollution. Try again, please. Continue reading NRDC tries deflecting racism charges by claiming ‘deep connection’ between global warming and MLK on 45th anniversary of assassination

Meat labels will include where animal was born and slaughtered, irking Canada and Mexico

Canada and Mexico, the leading beef exporters to the U.S., claim it is uncalled for and a form of protectionism. Continue reading Meat labels will include where animal was born and slaughtered, irking Canada and Mexico

WashExam: Secretive Gina McCarthy not fit to head EPA

Rejecting McCarthy’s nomination would be a much-needed step toward holding Obama to his promise of “the most transparent administration in history.” Continue reading WashExam: Secretive Gina McCarthy not fit to head EPA

Spiegel: ‘Europe’s cap-and-trade system for reducing the release of greenhouse gases is broken’

Except for rentseekers and fraudsters. Continue reading Spiegel: ‘Europe’s cap-and-trade system for reducing the release of greenhouse gases is broken’

Vietnamese turn to Scientology for Agent Orange ailments

A 25-day sauna and vitamin regimen — for $350/person. The AP seems to think that only the cure is unproven. Continue reading Vietnamese turn to Scientology for Agent Orange ailments

Mark Steyn: How the Hockey Stick Crumbled — A Post-Mortem

“This appears to be one more in a long series of frauds and hoaxes perpetrated by climate alarmists.” Continue reading Mark Steyn: How the Hockey Stick Crumbled — A Post-Mortem

EPA Settlement: Company Must Spend $76,952 to Replace Light Bulbs

The penalty for mismanaging used oil? Continue reading EPA Settlement: Company Must Spend $76,952 to Replace Light Bulbs

Shale Oil and Natural Gas – Whose Bubble is Really About to Burst?

“If there is a ‘bubble’ that’s about to burst here, it is the nationwide campaign to demonize shale oil and natural gas.” Continue reading Shale Oil and Natural Gas – Whose Bubble is Really About to Burst?

Rise in ADHD cases is due to marketing

“The 53 percent increase in the diagnosis of ADHD in the past 10 years cannot be explained on the basis of genetics or any other biological discovery that would permit a valid diagnosis.” Continue reading Rise in ADHD cases is due to marketing

Obama on climate change: ‘The politics of this are tough’

Comments made last night at the home of billionaire Tom Steyer, anti-Keystone XL fanatic. Continue reading Obama on climate change: ‘The politics of this are tough’