Monthly Archives: December 2010

What You Won’t Hear on TV News About the Blizzard

Exactly these extreme weather events are predicted by global warming models [Update 3: 1/25/11 – The New York Times does an interesting story, as explanations and theories begin to emerge: Cold Jumps Arctic “Fence”, Stoking Winter’s Fury – The deeper issue is … Continue reading

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Ducks Cross The Delaware

Breaking: Ducks Cross Icy Delaware River Waters Trenton, NJ – Six ducks were seen crossing the Delaware River at Titusville early this morning, as a Christmas nor’easter continued to dump heavy rains on the region. The lone female was accompanied … Continue reading

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EPA Greenhouse Gas Rules: A “Modest” and Empty Plan

I just got off a press conference call on EPA’s announced new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards. Today, EPA announced that they would issue “New Source Performance Standards” (NSPS) under the Clean Air Act for GHG emissions from coal and … Continue reading

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Dupont Fined for Coverup of Chemical Health Risks

Suppress Rat Studies, Get EPA fine – Poison People, Get EPA Grants & Sweetheart Deals  [Update: 12/29/10 – At least I’m not the only one disgusted by the Dupont story – see Charleston Gazette’s post by Ken Ward: EPA cuts pre-Christmas deal … Continue reading

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A Fish Story to Illustrate Flaws with “Bait and Switch” Bill

[Update: 1/5/11 – NY Times reports today on the “death panels” issue – this is an example of a “substantive change on adoption” and why S2014 is a bad idea. We don’t want further politicization of agencies and regulations – … Continue reading

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