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April 2005
Analysis: Nuclear Power Is Safest Energy Source, Studies Show
Today's nuclear power technology, by any and every measure, provides the best safety performance and lowest risk of workplace accidents among all commonly ... (read more)
Today's nuclear power technology, by any and every measure, provides the best safety performance and lowest risk of workplace accidents among all commonly ... (read more)
April 2005 Environment & Climate News (PDF)
The April 2005 issue of Environment & Climate News features extensive coverage of the science and politics of climate change, including hurricane expert ... (read more)
The April 2005 issue of Environment & Climate News features extensive coverage of the science and politics of climate change, including hurricane expert ... (read more)
British Actions Lag Behind Kyoto Rhetoric
A United Kingdom (UK) government watchdog group has reported the government's plan to mandate the use of renewal energy sources will increase consumer energy ... (read more)
A United Kingdom (UK) government watchdog group has reported the government's plan to mandate the use of renewal energy sources will increase consumer energy ... (read more)
Climate Alarmists Playing Shell Game with Data
I have spent much of the past two years analyzing and reconstructing some of the basic studies used by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) ... (read more)
I have spent much of the past two years analyzing and reconstructing some of the basic studies used by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) ... (read more)
Climate Scientist Quits IPCC, Blasts Politicized 'Preconceived Agendas'
Citing a politicized agenda and misrepresentations of climate science, prominent climate scientist Chris Landsea on January 17 resigned his post as a participant ... (read more)
Citing a politicized agenda and misrepresentations of climate science, prominent climate scientist Chris Landsea on January 17 resigned his post as a participant ... (read more)
Environmental Red Tape Stalling Natural Gas Recovery
More than 30 environmental policy and regulatory impairments are stalling domestic natural gas production, according to the Department of Energy's (DOE) ... (read more)
More than 30 environmental policy and regulatory impairments are stalling domestic natural gas production, according to the Department of Energy's (DOE) ... (read more)
Experts Criticize Pew Trusts for False Salmon Scare
European scientists and media, who subjected the Pew Charitable Trusts to withering criticism a year ago after Pew released a study claiming farm-raised ... (read more)
European scientists and media, who subjected the Pew Charitable Trusts to withering criticism a year ago after Pew released a study claiming farm-raised ... (read more)
Greenpeace, WWF Repudiate Anti-DDT Agenda
Spokesmen for Greenpeace and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), activist environmental groups that have led the effort to ban worldwide use of the pesticide ... (read more)
Spokesmen for Greenpeace and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), activist environmental groups that have led the effort to ban worldwide use of the pesticide ... (read more)
Hybrids, Hydrogen Vehicles Struggle to Meet Expectations
Despite the promises made on behalf of hybrid electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles, alternative fuel technologies are proving unready to replace gasoline-powered ... (read more)
Despite the promises made on behalf of hybrid electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles, alternative fuel technologies are proving unready to replace gasoline-powered ... (read more)
Important U.S. Climate Program Is Unheralded
European greens expressed their displeasure with President George W. Bush during his February visit to Europe, for U.S. unwillingness to support the Kyoto ... (read more)
European greens expressed their displeasure with President George W. Bush during his February visit to Europe, for U.S. unwillingness to support the Kyoto ... (read more)
Lead Solder Scare Campaign Threatens Computer Prices, Performance
Recognizing the essential role of computers in today's Information Age, government officials from California to Pennsylvania are calling for more widespread ... (read more)
Recognizing the essential role of computers in today's Information Age, government officials from California to Pennsylvania are calling for more widespread ... (read more)
Missourians Seek Local Control of Watershed
During the waning moments of last year's state legislative session, Missouri policymakers approved a law (HB 1433) designed to protect clean water in the ... (read more)
During the waning moments of last year's state legislative session, Missouri policymakers approved a law (HB 1433) designed to protect clean water in the ... (read more)
New Jersey Ignores Science on Mercury
A report released February 16 by the Resources Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives shows mercury fears are largely overstated by environmental ... (read more)
A report released February 16 by the Resources Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives shows mercury fears are largely overstated by environmental ... (read more)
Ohio City Debates Proposed Smoking Ban
Perhaps I shouldn't have been surprised at my reception January 25 at a Lakewood, Ohio hearing on whether to ban smoking in restaurants and bars. Such events ... (read more)
Perhaps I shouldn't have been surprised at my reception January 25 at a Lakewood, Ohio hearing on whether to ban smoking in restaurants and bars. Such events ... (read more)
Science Verifies Crichton's State of Fear Assertions
Michael Crichton's new novel, State of Fear, has created a whirlwind of controversy as global warming alarmists try frantically to discredit the author's ... (read more)
Michael Crichton's new novel, State of Fear, has created a whirlwind of controversy as global warming alarmists try frantically to discredit the author's ... (read more)
U.S. Fighting off Kyoto Restrictions
The Kyoto Protocol went into effect on February 16, 2005 after seven long years of negotiations. As a victory for European Union diplomacy, it will certainly ... (read more)
The Kyoto Protocol went into effect on February 16, 2005 after seven long years of negotiations. As a victory for European Union diplomacy, it will certainly ... (read more)
Uninterrupted Gloom and Doom: A Review of State of the World 2005
State of the World 2005 the Worldwatch Institute $18.95 paper, 237 pages; W.W. Norton & Company, January 2005 ISBN 0393326667 You will not want ... (read more)
State of the World 2005 the Worldwatch Institute $18.95 paper, 237 pages; W.W. Norton & Company, January 2005 ISBN 0393326667 You will not want ... (read more)