Nature editorial: “Scientists must now emphasize the science, while acknowledging that they are in a street fight.” – Nature News: “Attack sparks memories of McCarthy witch-hunt.”
Nature, the highly respected British scientific journal, has an excellent editorial and news story tomorrow on the recent assault on climate science (excerpted below).
Taking Nature’s advice, I urge the administration to send science advisor Holdren and NOAA Administrator Lubchenco and Energy Secretary Chu on a media blitz and national tour to explain and emphasize the [...]
Suit Filed to Save Penguins at Risk From Global Warming and Fisheries
SAN FRANCISCO- The Center for Biological Diversity and Turtle Island Restoration Network sued the Obama administration Tuesday for illegally delaying protection of penguins under the Endangered Species Act. The Interior Department failed to meet its December 19, 2009 deadline to list seven penguin species at risk of extinction due to climate change and commercial fisheries.
Glenn Beck Attacks You!
A must-see video, but it only works if you have a Facebook account (click here).
Be sure to watch until the very end. The last joke is just laugh out loud funny, especially if you have a young daughter.
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Energy and Global Warming News for March 10: Climate’s a hot issue in Arkansas; New Senate ‘gang’ gathering on energy?
Climate’s a hot issue in Arkansas
Arkansas is rapidly emerging as ground zero for climate politics, as advocates from all sides swarm embattled incumbent Sen. Blanche Lincoln.
Lincoln’s approval rating — at an all-time low of 27 percent — has made her one of the most politically endangered Democrats in the Senate. Last week, Arkansas Lt. Gov. [...]
Method ‘Green’ Household Cleaners Try to Take Market Share from Clorox
Method’s “green” household cleaning products made from non-toxic, plant-based materials have made their way onto the shelves of dozens of retailers including Target, Whole Foods and Lowe’s, reports Forbes.com. But they have a lot of competition from Clorox and Procter & Gamble, as well as smaller competitors Seventh Generation and Mrs. Meyers Clean Day.
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California to Regulate Potent GHG Emitted By Utility Equipment
California will regulate the emissions of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) from electric utility equipment starting in 2011, reports the New York Times. SF6 is used to insulate switches typically found in high-voltage transmission systems, which accounts for about 80 percent of California’s total SF6 emissions.
“Although it is only used in small amounts, sulfur hexafluoride is the [...]
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China and India endorse Copenhagen climate deal
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Obama, Key Senators Make Their Pitch for Climate and Energy Bill
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AT&T agrees to buy at least two Ford Transit Connect Electric vans
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U.S. “cap and trade” rebranded “pollution reduction”
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First Climate Seeks $136 Million for Carbon Credits After 2012
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Railway Fined $4M for Chlorine Spill
Norfolk Southern Railway will pay a $4 million penalty over a 2005 chlorine spill in Graniteville, S.C.
The penalty, for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act and hazardous materials laws, was reached March 8 by the railway, the Justice Department and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, according to a press release.
The deal also calls for Norfolk [...]
Start Tracking GHG Emissions in 60 Days
With some companies crunched for time in trying to comply with the EPA’s new greenhouse gas reporting initiative, which took effect Jan. 1, a software maker has come up with a platfrom that can help a company begin tracking its emissions within 60 days.
The GHG FastTrack program from Enviance is an Internet-based sofware, according to [...]
