Uncertainty is Not Your Friend

At the University of Western Australia, uncertainty only goes one way. Continue reading Uncertainty is Not Your Friend

Faulty Wells, Not Fracking, Blamed for Water Pollution

“Every [contamination incident] we identified was caused by a failure of the integrity of the well, and almost always it was the cement job.” Continue reading Faulty Wells, Not Fracking, Blamed for Water Pollution

Helping to save the earth proves tough for Europe

“For Europe, climate policy has always been about more than simply saving the earth from global warming. It has also been a measure of the bloc’s influence on the world stage and its ability to exercise its “soft” power.” Continue reading Helping to save the earth proves tough for Europe

Nutrition strategy fails at Pepsi

CEO Indra Nooyi and her nutritionists may be on the way out. Continue reading Nutrition strategy fails at Pepsi

Solyndra debacle slows green car loans

“We’re trying to protect the taxpayer,” says an adviser to Energy Secretary Chu. Continue reading Solyndra debacle slows green car loans

Sugar-sweetened drinks linked to increased risk of heart disease in men

“This study adds to the growing evidence that sugary beverages are detrimental to cardiovascular health.” Continue reading Sugar-sweetened drinks linked to increased risk of heart disease in men

Red meat linked to increased risk of total, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality

Killer hot dogs? Continue reading Red meat linked to increased risk of total, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality

Utility Eyes National Security Exemption for EPA Rule

“Industry sources said that the Clean Air Act provision has never been used.” Continue reading Utility Eyes National Security Exemption for EPA Rule

F. Sherwood Rowland dies at 84; UC Irvine professor won Nobel Prize

Rowland helped start ozone depletion hysteria. Continue reading F. Sherwood Rowland dies at 84; UC Irvine professor won Nobel Prize

Pentagon’s green energy plan comes from the top

Still not sure how biofuels, wind turbines and solar power are a competitive advantage on the battlefield. Continue reading Pentagon’s green energy plan comes from the top

Whack-Jobs: How Engineering the Human Body Could Combat Climate Change

“From drugs to help you avoid eating meat to genetically engineered cat-like eyes to reduce the need for lighting, a wild interview about changes humans could make to themselves to battle climate change.” Continue reading Whack-Jobs: How Engineering the Human Body Could Combat Climate Change

EnergyWire: Quiet foundation funds the ‘anti-fracking’ fight

“You realize there’s got to be money coming from somewhere.” Continue reading EnergyWire: Quiet foundation funds the ‘anti-fracking’ fight