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The last time Donald Trump was president, his administration withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement, removed information about climate change from agency websites and buried the findings of federal scientists. As Trump prepares to return to office, the nonprofit Climate Science Legal Defense Fund, which provides free legal and educational support to researchers who face harassment and intimidation on the job, is preparing for a high-stakes, long-term battle to protect scientists. struggle. Last week, I sat down with Lauren Kurtz, executive director of New York Lawyers, to ask about their preparations. master: Have you seen an increase…

As the climate warms and sea levels continue to rise, more powerful storms are battering coastlines. Many coastal communities now face increasing risks of erosion and flooding. To protect themselves, some towns are working to create or restore so-called “living coastlines,” natural coastal features such as coral reefs, sand dunes and vegetated marshes. These diverse areas along the water's edge provide important habitat for wildlife such as fish, birds, turtles and oysters. Because vibrant shorelines separate coastal communities from the water, they act as natural wave barriers, helping to prevent erosion caused by the impact of waves. When storms hit,…

From the Daily Skeptic Chris Morrison If you thought the Met Office was good at delivering waste temperature measurements and statistics, wait until you find out what the Department for Net Zero Emissions and Energy Security (DNZES) is doing. The 30-year temperature averages it compiles for its Energy Trends publication are so flawed that it might be easier and more cost-effective to just make up the numbers. DNZES' monthly and annual data are said to provide average temperatures, “heating degree days” and deviations from long-term measurements. Only 17 Bureau of Meteorology sites were used, although curiously, 21 sets of information…

Trump's pick for energy secretary actually thinks climate change is a good thing Chris Wright, the Trump-appointed chief executive of major oil companies, says the planet may get a little warmer. December 9, 2024 at 4:00 pm (Central Standard Time) Author: Jahan Jones Over the years, arguments against taking meaningful action to combat climate change have evolved from doubts about the science to claims that rising temperatures may not be caused by human activity. Now, President-elect Donald Trump is taking it in a whole new direction: Climate change is actually a good thing. Trump has been musing on the possibility…

Article by Eric Worrell What a great exploding watermelon! “…Powell doubled down on his statement that he does not “100% believe in humanity's role in climate change.” …” Queensland environment minister 'skeptical' of human-caused climate change Andrew Powell first said he was not “100% convinced” 12 years ago when he held the portfolio during the Campbell Newman era Andrew MessingerWednesday, December 11, 2024, 19:31 (AEDT) Queensland's environment minister has told parliament he stands by his comments made more than a decade ago that he was “a bit skeptical” of human involvement in climate change. Andrew Powell returned to the environment,…

California Governor Gavin Newsom's electric vehicle (EV) mandate is doomed to fail as sales of EVs lag far behind his 2020 edict even in his deep blue state. By 2035, we will reach the level required to capture 100% of the passenger car market. [emphasis, links added] According to Breitbart News, California experienced a power crisis in early September 2020, when there was a severe power shortage during a heat wave. Newsom told the state it needed to “wake up” to green energy. However, just a few weeks later, in late September 2020, Newsom announced that he wants to ban…

In the hallowed halls of Washington, where the drinks are flowing and government funding is running amok, a group of insular bureaucrats have recently gathered, posing as scientists. They are not here to debate scientific breakthroughs or marvel at the wonders of the universe. No, they were there wringing their hands, trembling with fear, because — terrible fear — Donald Trump might become president again. The American Geophysical Union (AGU) holds its annual meeting, and this year the theme isn't climate change, sea level rise or polar bears. It's a full-on therapy for government-funded climate warriors who are panicking at…

The lame-duck Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will spend $735 million on green heavy-duty vehicles in its final days in office, including hundreds of millions of dollars on green school buses. [emphasis, links added] The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will invest a lot of money Assisted in the procurement of more than 2,400 zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles The agency announced that the funding comes from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the climate bill signed by President Biden. Approximately 70% of the cash will be used to further the adoption of green school buses, and Biden's Environmental Protection Agency is moving…

from CFACT David Wojik Before approving offshore wind development, NOAA often authorizes loud harassment of large numbers of whales under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). New research from Professor Apostolos Gerasoulis shows that this harassment is killing whales in large numbers. For example, it is known to cause deafness, which can easily be fatal. But harassment does not necessarily lead to deafness leading to death. Offshore wind arrays covering a hundred square miles or more are typically built in areas with low ship traffic and high traffic nearby. Harassment simply causes whales to avoid less-trafficked areas and spend more…

Lithium-ion batteries are key to the clean energy transition. They power electric vehicles and allow us to harness wind and solar power even when there's no sun or wind. [emphasis, links added] They are also widely used in electronic products that most of us use every day, from smartphones to headphones. Demand is expected to grow exponentially over the next decade. Unfortunately, lithium-ion batteries themselves are not that clean. Even aside from the widely discussed environmental concerns of lithium and cobalt mining, These batteries are made with harmful chemicals that end up in our environment, homes, and bodies. One of…