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November 2009
120 Agriculture Groups Oppose Waxman-Markey
A large coalition of agricultural groups has come forward to oppose the Waxman-Markey bill restricting carbon dioxide emissions.In a July 14 opening statement ... (read more)
A large coalition of agricultural groups has come forward to oppose the Waxman-Markey bill restricting carbon dioxide emissions.In a July 14 opening statement ... (read more)
2009 November Environment & Climate News: Mountaintop Wind Farms Rejected
The November 2009 issue of Environment & Climate News reports on a vote by the North Carolina State Senate to ban commercial wind farms from the state’s ... (read more)
The November 2009 issue of Environment & Climate News reports on a vote by the North Carolina State Senate to ban commercial wind farms from the state’s ... (read more)
A Major Contribution to the Global Warming Debate
Climate Change Reconsidered: The 2009 Report of the Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change (NIPCC)By S. Fred Singer, Ph.D. and Craig Idso, ... (read more)
Climate Change Reconsidered: The 2009 Report of the Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change (NIPCC)By S. Fred Singer, Ph.D. and Craig Idso, ... (read more)
Alternative Energy Sources Offer Minimal Promise
Each month, Heartland Institute Science Director Jay Lehr presents evidence showing mankind has no significant impact on the Earth’s climate and carbon-reduction ... (read more)
Each month, Heartland Institute Science Director Jay Lehr presents evidence showing mankind has no significant impact on the Earth’s climate and carbon-reduction ... (read more)
An Open Letter to the Council of the American Physical Society
Regarding the National Policy Statement on Climate Change of the APS Council: An Open Letter to the Council of the American Physical SocietyAs physicists ... (read more)
Regarding the National Policy Statement on Climate Change of the APS Council: An Open Letter to the Council of the American Physical SocietyAs physicists ... (read more)
California Assembly Expunges Santa Barbara Drilling Vote
The California State Assembly is refusing to provide the names of assemblymen who voted to ban oil recovery off the coast of Santa Barbara.Twenty-eight ... (read more)
The California State Assembly is refusing to provide the names of assemblymen who voted to ban oil recovery off the coast of Santa Barbara.Twenty-eight ... (read more)
California Judge Rules Styrene Safe
Styrene, an organic compound used widely in food packaging and a variety of plastic products, is not a known carcinogen and therefore cannot be listed among ... (read more)
Styrene, an organic compound used widely in food packaging and a variety of plastic products, is not a known carcinogen and therefore cannot be listed among ... (read more)
California Wildfires Falsely Linked to Global Warming
The largest wildfire in Los Angeles County history destroyed 78 homes and burned more than 150,000 acres during the last week in August and the first week ... (read more)
The largest wildfire in Los Angeles County history destroyed 78 homes and burned more than 150,000 acres during the last week in August and the first week ... (read more)
Cubans and Russians May Drill Near Florida Shore
The Russian and Cuban governments have contracted for Russian energy companies to search for oil and natural gas deposits in the North Cuba Basin within ... (read more)
The Russian and Cuban governments have contracted for Russian energy companies to search for oil and natural gas deposits in the North Cuba Basin within ... (read more)
Decision on Salmon, Steelhead Plan Looms
Under the watchful eyes of the residents of Washington and Oregon, the Obama administration is preparing to unveil its plan to improve numbers of several ... (read more)
Under the watchful eyes of the residents of Washington and Oregon, the Obama administration is preparing to unveil its plan to improve numbers of several ... (read more)
Florida Commission Rejects Claim Higher Energy Costs Save Money
The Florida Energy and Climate Commission has rejected a proposal by environmental activists to claim higher-priced renewable power actually saves consumers ... (read more)
The Florida Energy and Climate Commission has rejected a proposal by environmental activists to claim higher-priced renewable power actually saves consumers ... (read more)
Hansen Still Embarrassing NASA After 2 Decades
It’s been more than 20 years since James Hansen first warned America of impending doom. On a hot summer day in June 1988, Hansen, head of NASA’s ... (read more)
It’s been more than 20 years since James Hansen first warned America of impending doom. On a hot summer day in June 1988, Hansen, head of NASA’s ... (read more)
Himalayan Glaciers Aren’t Retreating
After an extensive study of glaciers throughout the Himalayas, India’s Ministry of Environment and Forests reports most did not retreat during 2009. ... (read more)
After an extensive study of glaciers throughout the Himalayas, India’s Ministry of Environment and Forests reports most did not retreat during 2009. ... (read more)
I Accuse!
In 1898 an article by the great French novelist Emile Zola was published in L’Aurore. It was addressed to the president of France. Zola accused the ... (read more)
In 1898 an article by the great French novelist Emile Zola was published in L’Aurore. It was addressed to the president of France. Zola accused the ... (read more)
Ironically, NIMBY Results in Opposite Effect
The acronym NIMBY stands for “Not In My Back Yard.” It is a popular acronym used by federal, state, and local elected officials and members ... (read more)
The acronym NIMBY stands for “Not In My Back Yard.” It is a popular acronym used by federal, state, and local elected officials and members ... (read more)
Junk Science Expert Guides Us Through Green Hell
Green Hell: How Environmentalists Plan to Control Your Life and What You Can Do to Stop ThemBy Steven MilloyRegnery Press, 2009, 294 pagesISBN-13: 978-1596985858Steven ... (read more)
Green Hell: How Environmentalists Plan to Control Your Life and What You Can Do to Stop ThemBy Steven MilloyRegnery Press, 2009, 294 pagesISBN-13: 978-1596985858Steven ... (read more)
North Carolina Senate Rejects Mountaintop Wind Farms
The North Carolina Senate has voted overwhelmingly to ban commercial wind farms from the state’s picturesque western mountain ranges.With its 42 to ... (read more)
The North Carolina Senate has voted overwhelmingly to ban commercial wind farms from the state’s picturesque western mountain ranges.With its 42 to ... (read more)
Oregon Governor Vetoes Bipartisan Subsidy Cut
The Oregon state legislature passed a bill reducing runaway renewable energy subsidies in an effort to help balance the state budget, but Gov. Ted Kulongoski ... (read more)
The Oregon state legislature passed a bill reducing runaway renewable energy subsidies in an effort to help balance the state budget, but Gov. Ted Kulongoski ... (read more)
Record Numbers of Salmon, Steelhead Pour into Columbia River
Salmon and steelhead migrated into the Columbia River in record numbers this year, in some cases more than doubling previous records.On August 13 a new ... (read more)
Salmon and steelhead migrated into the Columbia River in record numbers this year, in some cases more than doubling previous records.On August 13 a new ... (read more)
Seattle Voters Reject Fees on Grocery Bags
Shoppers in Seattle will not have to pay a 20 cent fee for each plastic or paper shopping bag they use, as city voters overwhelmingly voted against a proposal ... (read more)
Shoppers in Seattle will not have to pay a 20 cent fee for each plastic or paper shopping bag they use, as city voters overwhelmingly voted against a proposal ... (read more)
Solar Sticker Shock Hits Washington County
Kittitas County, Washington is experiencing sticker shock as the true cost of solar power is coming in at more than three times the promised price.In less ... (read more)
Kittitas County, Washington is experiencing sticker shock as the true cost of solar power is coming in at more than three times the promised price.In less ... (read more)
Wheat Growers Turn Against Waxman-Markey
The National Association of Wheat Growers, which supported U.S. House of Representatives passage of the Waxman-Markey bill restricting carbon dioxide emissions, ... (read more)
The National Association of Wheat Growers, which supported U.S. House of Representatives passage of the Waxman-Markey bill restricting carbon dioxide emissions, ... (read more)