December 21, 2010 – 10:54 am
Climate change refers to shifts in prevailing conditions observed over decades. One such shift is a long-term rise in global average temperatures. The current cold spells are occurring against this backdrop. Read more: http://www.motherearthnews.com/Nature-Community/Signs-Of-Global-Warming.aspx#ixzz18l3x5LnO
December 4, 2010 – 11:06 am
http://climateprogress.org/2010/12/04/green-gifts-green-apps-holidays/
December 4, 2010 – 11:04 am
http://www.grist.org/article/2010-12-03-the-path-to-the-u.n.-climate-summit-in-mexico-and-the-chances-of
November 19, 2010 – 11:19 am
Dire or emotionally charged warnings about the consequences of global warming can backfire if presented too negatively, making people less amenable to reducing their carbon footprint. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101117094248.htm
November 8, 2010 – 11:06 am
Here’s a seemingly boring story on a vote by the “International Code Council”, but don’t be fooled — this is a big deal. Essentially, US building officials nationwide have voted to support the first building codes that require 30% more efficient buildings for every state under the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code. The US could now [...]
November 3, 2010 – 1:16 pm
Electricity from solar panels in Germany may be as cheap as power from new gas and coal plants within five to eight years, a study by A.T. Kearney Inc. showed. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-11-03/german-solar-power-production-costs-may-sink-below-gas-coal-in-5-years.html
November 2, 2010 – 5:14 pm
Roderick Bremby, the Kansas official who blocked a proposed coal plant, has declined to move from his office and take the position of cabinet transition director, the governor said today. Gov. Mark Parkinson offered Bremby, the state’s top environmental chief, a deal this week: Step down and then take the position of cabinet transition director. [...]
October 30, 2010 – 11:42 am
Given the success of the most effective, immoral, and self-destructive disinformation campaign in US history, scientists need to focus their messaging on a handful of key points. Somerville offers six: http://www.springerlink.com/content/n31866651q820822/fulltext.pdf
October 26, 2010 – 1:32 pm
Growing foreign demand + rising mining costs + declining East Coast reserves = cost to produce energy from coal to go up. http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_16412425
October 19, 2010 – 8:59 am
Featuring Rev. Noni Strand, Kansas IPL Steering Committee Member! http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/19/science/earth/19fossil.html