U.S. carbon rules could slam door on new coal plants

“The proposed rule is certainly expected to send the message that coal is dead.” Continue reading U.S. carbon rules could slam door on new coal plants

LOL: New Element Discovered by Oxford Researchers?

We disagree that the new element is inert. Continue reading LOL: New Element Discovered by Oxford Researchers?

Job-acide: Stephen Colbert works to kill Keystone XL jobs

Former comedian Stephen Colbert is giving radical green activist Bill McKibben air time tonight to rally the Left against the Keystone XL pipeline. Since when is killing jobs funny? Continue reading Job-acide: Stephen Colbert works to kill Keystone XL jobs

National preach-in on global warming?

“If we are to love our fellow humans, we cannot insist on our own way of consuming ever more energy.” Continue reading National preach-in on global warming?

Claim: Children at risk for ingestion of PAHs from pavement sealant

Is there a problem among children with black-topped driveways? Continue reading Claim: Children at risk for ingestion of PAHs from pavement sealant

Global warming blamed for shark attacks

That headline contains about all the evidence there is. Continue reading Global warming blamed for shark attacks

Report: Pet deaths prompt tougher rules for flea, tick items

“More dogs and cats are becoming ill – and in some cases even dying – from flea and tick control products, prompting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to place tougher restrictions on the insecticide treatments commonly used on pets and to require revisions to labeling to help pet owners use the products properly.” Continue reading Report: Pet deaths prompt tougher rules for flea, tick items

Obama’s 2013 budget: A familiar tune for energy

“American Petroleum Institute President Jack Gerard blasted the proposal to reporters Monday morning. “Unfortunately, his 2013 budget plan returns to the well of bad ideas and backtracks on his State of the Union commitment,” Gerard said.” Continue reading Obama’s 2013 budget: A familiar tune for energy

Obama’s budget pablum

“We do not have to choose between having clean air and clean water and growing the economy.” Continue reading Obama’s budget pablum

Obama’s 2013 budget cuts fossil fuel subsidies

A $4 billion whack. Continue reading Obama’s 2013 budget cuts fossil fuel subsidies

Obama 2013 budget for the rogue EPA

EPA’s budget is cut 1.2%. Continue reading Obama 2013 budget for the rogue EPA

Obama 2013 budget for international climate welfare

Promoting “forest governance” and reducing the toll from “extreme weather.” Continue reading Obama 2013 budget for international climate welfare