|
Post by sigurdur on Mar 23, 2012 12:15:29 GMT
This doesn't involve AGW, yet shows how the EPA is really over reaching:
"Inhofe vowed to work with other Republicans to block the EPA's new guidance that the American Farm Bureau complains could give EPA power over even puddles. Inhofe challenged EPA's latest effort to force retailers to report when they custom-blend fertilizer for farmers."
|
|
|
Post by trbixler on Mar 23, 2012 14:45:03 GMT
Half a pipeline is better than no pipeline at all declares Mr. Green. I could not have supported this half earlier as the opposition said it might be good energy policy. "Facing heat over gas price rise, Obama vows to speed pipeline's southern leg" "(Reuters) - Standing in front of a row of pipes, President Barack Obama pledged on Thursday to accelerate approval of the southern leg of the Keystone XL pipeline, seeking to deflect criticism that his rejection of the full project helped drive up gasoline prices. The campaign-style stop was immediately dismissed as a stunt by Republicans, saying that Obama doesn't have the authority to really jump start the project. Analysts say it won't likely be finished until 2014 at the earliest. Rising fuel costs are threatening to derail Obama's hopes of winning re-election in November, and Republicans have honed in on his decision to block TransCanada Corp's Canada-to-Texas pipeline as a sign that his energy priorities were hurting America. U.S. gasoline prices have jumped nearly 30 cents in the past month, pushing the national average to $3.87 a gallon, according to the Energy Information Administration." But ""President Obama has taken a dangerous wrong turn on energy," said Larry Schweiger, president of the National Wildlife Federation. "Rushing pipelines and drill rigs for rich oil executives will only delay the investments we need in renewable energy and create long-lasting damage to our waters and lands."" I guess Larry wants to invest in Solyndra but maybe he is a bit late as Chu already fast tracked the bankruptcy so the rich Mr. Green supporters could get their up front expenses. www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/22/us-usa-campaign-obama-pipeline-idUSBRE82L0UU20120322
|
|
|
Post by curiousgeorge on Mar 23, 2012 15:30:52 GMT
Half a pipeline is better than no pipeline at all declares Mr. Green. I could not have supported this half earlier as the opposition said it might be good energy policy. "Facing heat over gas price rise, Obama vows to speed pipeline's southern leg" "(Reuters) - Standing in front of a row of pipes, President Barack Obama pledged on Thursday to accelerate approval of the southern leg of the Keystone XL pipeline, seeking to deflect criticism that his rejection of the full project helped drive up gasoline prices. The campaign-style stop was immediately dismissed as a stunt by Republicans, saying that Obama doesn't have the authority to really jump start the project. Analysts say it won't likely be finished until 2014 at the earliest. Rising fuel costs are threatening to derail Obama's hopes of winning re-election in November, and Republicans have honed in on his decision to block TransCanada Corp's Canada-to-Texas pipeline as a sign that his energy priorities were hurting America. U.S. gasoline prices have jumped nearly 30 cents in the past month, pushing the national average to $3.87 a gallon, according to the Energy Information Administration." But ""President Obama has taken a dangerous wrong turn on energy," said Larry Schweiger, president of the National Wildlife Federation. "Rushing pipelines and drill rigs for rich oil executives will only delay the investments we need in renewable energy and create long-lasting damage to our waters and lands."" I guess Larry wants to invest in Solyndra but maybe he is a bit late as Chu already fast tracked the bankruptcy so the rich Mr. Green supporters could get their up front expenses. www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/22/us-usa-campaign-obama-pipeline-idUSBRE82L0UU20120322Obama's motto is: Take the credit, shift the blame. Obama reminds me of that Captain that ran his ship aground a couple months ago. He doesn’t understand that the Captain of a ship is responsible for EVERYTHING that happens on board his command, no matter how insignificant or critical. He also doesn’t understand that he doesn’t own the ship. He was hired by the OWNERS ( the citizens of the USA ) to drive the ship, and take care of it and it’s crew for OUR benefit – NOT HIS!
|
|
|
Post by sigurdur on Mar 24, 2012 20:33:28 GMT
|
|
|
Post by curiousgeorge on Mar 24, 2012 20:52:22 GMT
The problem with high speed rail in the US, is that it isn't. High speed, that is. Nor is it convenient or cost effective. I've ridden the bullets in Japan, and I'm here to tell everyone that the US public would not tolerate the kind of rail & ridership management that makes the Japanese system work. To make it work in the US, it would need to be dedicated railways to and from MAJOR transportation hubs. NY to LA, Seattle to Miami, Chicago to Houston, etc. In other words compete with airlines. Won't happen.
|
|
|
Post by sigurdur on Mar 24, 2012 21:09:46 GMT
|
|
|
Post by trbixler on Mar 24, 2012 23:50:05 GMT
Well maybe an informed citizenry can make a difference. "Those devastating Queensland Election Results: Voters hate lies and the Carbon Tax" "UPDATE: Is this a record? Has there ever been a loss this bad in Australian history? Conservatives likely to win 74 seats of an 89 seat parliament. Labor was reduced to only 11 seats in 1974, and on latest counting tonight appeared set to retain only nine seats. Some analysts put the figure even lower, at seven. This would mean Labor falling short of official party status and relying on the incoming LNP government to grant it party offices, staff and resources. The Queensland Greens failed to win a seat and suffered a fall in support. [The Australian]" joannenova.com.au/2012/03/those-devastating-queensland-election-results-voters-hate-lies-and-the-carbon-tax/
|
|
|
Post by trbixler on Mar 25, 2012 22:56:21 GMT
|
|
|
Post by sigurdur on Mar 27, 2012 13:00:03 GMT
online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304636404577291352882984274.htmlWe need high-quality climate science because of the importance of climate to mankind. But we should also remember the description of how science works by the late, great physicist, Richard Feynman: "In general we look for a new law by the following process. First we guess it. Then we compute the consequences of the guess to see what would be implied if this law that we guessed is right. Then we compare the result of the computation to nature, with experiment or experience; compare it directly with observation, to see if it works. If it disagrees with experiment it is wrong." The most important component of climate science is careful, long-term observations of climate-related phenomena, from space, from land, and in the oceans. If observations do not support code predictions—like more extreme weather, or rapidly rising global temperatures—Feynman has told us what conclusions to draw about the theory.
|
|
|
Post by sigurdur on Mar 27, 2012 13:10:25 GMT
Carter: This is an effort which requires vision and cooperation for all Americans. ... I can't tell you that these measures will be easy. Obama: Energy independence will require an all-hands-on deck effort from America. ... This will not be easy, and it will not happen overnight. About the only thing Obama hasn't lifted from Carter's energy playbook is the word "malaise." Then again, Carter never actually used that word. news.investors.com/article/605681/201203261854/obama-pushes-failed-carter-energy-policies.htm
|
|
|
Post by trbixler on Mar 27, 2012 13:31:23 GMT
AGW models wrong. Now what will Mr. Green do? Of course Tax your carbon footprint. Lisa where are those regulations I ordered? "Global Warming Models Are Wrong Again" "By WILLIAM HAPPER During a fundraiser in Atlanta earlier this month, President Obama is reported to have said: "It gets you a little nervous about what is happening to global temperatures. When it is 75 degrees in Chicago in the beginning of March, you start thinking. On the other hand, I really have enjoyed nice weather." What is happening to global temperatures in reality? The answer is: almost nothing for more than 10 years. Monthly values of the global temperature anomaly of the lower atmosphere, complied at the University of Alabama from NASA satellite data, can be found at the website www.drroyspencer.com/latest-global-temperatures/. The latest (February 2012) monthly global temperature anomaly for the lower atmosphere was minus 0.12 degrees Celsius, slightly less than the average since the satellite record of temperatures began in 1979. " "We need high-quality climate science because of the importance of climate to mankind. But we should also remember the description of how science works by the late, great physicist, Richard Feynman: "In general we look for a new law by the following process. First we guess it. Then we compute the consequences of the guess to see what would be implied if this law that we guessed is right. Then we compare the result of the computation to nature, with experiment or experience; compare it directly with observation, to see if it works. If it disagrees with experiment it is wrong." The most important component of climate science is careful, long-term observations of climate-related phenomena, from space, from land, and in the oceans. If observations do not support code predictions—like more extreme weather, or rapidly rising global temperatures—Feynman has told us what conclusions to draw about the theory. Mr. Happer is a professor of physics at Princeton. " online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304636404577291352882984274.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
|
|
|
Post by trbixler on Mar 28, 2012 14:54:58 GMT
sig please get your act together! I have just read a 'report' that you are in violation of sustainability! I guess that John Deere is out and alternate farming techniques will be required. "Farming needs 'climate-smart' revolution, says report" "Major changes are needed in agriculture and food consumption around the world if future generations are to be adequately fed, a major report warns. Farming must intensify sustainably, cut waste and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from farms, it says. The Commission on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change spent more than a year assessing evidence from scientists and policymakers. Its final report was released at the Planet Under Pressure conference. The commission was chaired by Prof Sir John Beddington, the UK government's chief scientific adviser." www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17495031
|
|
|
Post by throttleup on Mar 28, 2012 18:58:02 GMT
sig please get your act together! I have just read a 'report' that you are in violation of sustainability! I guess that John Deere is out and alternate farming techniques will be required. "Farming needs 'climate-smart' revolution, says report" "Major changes are needed in agriculture and food consumption around the world if future generations are to be adequately fed, a major report warns. Farming must intensify sustainably, cut waste and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from farms, it says. The Commission on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change spent more than a year assessing evidence from scientists and policymakers. Its final report was released at the Planet Under Pressure conference. The commission was chaired by Prof Sir John Beddington, the UK government's chief scientific adviser." www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17495031 Love the picture showing 23rd century farming techniques...
However, it looks like they are farming in a more arid and unproductive landscape. How is that possible in the 23rd century after CO2 has been banished?
|
|
|
Post by curiousgeorge on Mar 28, 2012 19:41:25 GMT
sig please get your act together! I have just read a 'report' that you are in violation of sustainability! I guess that John Deere is out and alternate farming techniques will be required. "Farming needs 'climate-smart' revolution, says report" "Major changes are needed in agriculture and food consumption around the world if future generations are to be adequately fed, a major report warns. Farming must intensify sustainably, cut waste and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from farms, it says. The Commission on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change spent more than a year assessing evidence from scientists and policymakers. Its final report was released at the Planet Under Pressure conference. The commission was chaired by Prof Sir John Beddington, the UK government's chief scientific adviser." www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17495031 Love the picture showing 23rd century farming techniques...
However, it looks like they are farming in a more arid and unproductive landscape. How is that possible in the 23rd century after CO2 has been banished? What always bothers me about these kinds of pronouncements ( from the BBC story ), is the who? Who gets to decide what is appropriate? People like this? "The techniques needed in different regions vary according to what is appropriate, said Dr Christine Negra, who co-ordinated the commission's work."
And the other part of this, is the cultural aspect. Many of those cultures that are categorized as "poverty stricken" or 3rd world, have been that way for hundreds if not thousands of years, and most have had their time in the Sun at some point in their history. Maybe they like their low impact footprint; or knowing how Mother Earth tends to take her time, they might well be on their way out. Why interfere if the basic problem espoused by greenies is too many people with too high a standard of living? Should we have more people with a lower standard, or fewer people at a higher standard? Who decides, some Global Sustainability & Governance Council? They seem to be working at cross purposes here. Nothing like a schizophrenia to keep things stirred up. Everything has it's time, and everything dies.
|
|
|
Post by icefisher on Mar 28, 2012 22:29:42 GMT
|
|