“A new climate model predicts an increase in snowfall for the Earth’s polar regions and highest altitudes, but an overall drop in snowfall for the globe, as carbon dioxide levels rise over the next century.” Continue reading Study: Forecast is for more snow in polar regions, less for the rest of us
EPA inspector general warns sequestration will diminish agency transparency
China Admits Pollution Has Caused ‘Cancer Villages’
NOte, please, that these are not deaths related to PM2.5, of which we are still awaiting evidence. Continue reading China Admits Pollution Has Caused ‘Cancer Villages’
Utah Smog: Weather, VOCs or Both?
Guess what the enviers think. Continue reading Utah Smog: Weather, VOCs or Both?
Obama EPA to finalize rule banning new coal power plants
Likely EPA administrator pick Gina McCarthy is going to have a whale of a confirmation hearing. Continue reading Obama EPA to finalize rule banning new coal power plants
Top oil lobbyist: New climate bill will never reach Senate floor
“I think no, it will not get to the floor, and I think the reason it won’t get to the floor is the dynamics surrounding carbon has changed,” [American Petroleum Institute chief Jack Gerard] told E&E TV.” Continue reading Top oil lobbyist: New climate bill will never reach Senate floor
Pakistani utility fuel switches — from gas to coal
The heretofore gas-powered Karachi Electric Supply Co. is switching to coal because of cost. Continue reading Pakistani utility fuel switches — from gas to coal
Rumored Energy pick stirring fears on left
Ernest Moniz likes fracking and nuclear power. Continue reading Rumored Energy pick stirring fears on left
Veterans Receive Letters From VA Prohibiting Ownership or Purchase of Firearms
“his must be Barack Obama’s way of thanking our veterans for serving.” Continue reading Veterans Receive Letters From VA Prohibiting Ownership or Purchase of Firearms
Enviro: Keystone XL decision will make or break Obama’s climate legacy
But it will make no difference to global warming. Continue reading Enviro: Keystone XL decision will make or break Obama’s climate legacy
Report: Winter warming faster than other seasons
“While the U.S. as a whole has seen a warming trend that has raised annual average temperatures by 1.3°F over the past 100 years, warming varies seasonally, and it’s winter that has seen the fastest warming.” Continue reading Report: Winter warming faster than other seasons
Flu Shots for Elderly Only 9 Percent Effective
“It turns out that this year’s flu shot is doing a startlingly dismal job of protecting senior citizens, the most vulnerable age group.” Continue reading Flu Shots for Elderly Only 9 Percent Effective