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A heated debate
November 28, 2009 06:19 AM - The Economist
A majority of the world's climate scientists have convinced themselves, and also a lot of laymen, some of whom have political power, that the Earth's climate is changing; that the change, from humanity's point of view, is for the worse; and that the cause is human activity, in the form of excessive emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. A minority, though, are skeptical. Some think that recent, well-grounded data suggesting the Earth's average temperature is rising are explained by natural variations in solar radiation, and that this trend may be coming to an end. Others argue that longer-term evidence that modern temperatures are higher than they have been for hundreds or thousands of years is actually too flaky to be meaningful.
A heated debate
November 28, 2009 06:19 AM - The Economist
A majority of the world's climate scientists have convinced themselves, and also a lot of laymen, some of whom have political power, that the Earth's climate is changing; that the change, from humanity's point of view, is for the worse; and that the cause is human activity, in the form of excessive emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. A minority, though, are skeptical. Some think that recent, well-grounded data suggesting the Earth's average temperature is rising are explained by natural variations in solar radiation, and that this trend may be coming to an end. Others argue that longer-term evidence that modern temperatures are higher than they have been for hundreds or thousands of years is actually too flaky to be meaningful.
How will Clean Energy Legislation Affect Energy Prices?
November 13, 2009 12:58 PM - Keith Tanner
As debate heats up around the proposals for clean energy legislation in Congress, one of the main points of contention is the amount of money it will cost. More specifically, everyone wants to know how the average American household will be impacted by the respective energy bills in the House (Waxman-Markey’s American Clean Energy and Security Act) and the Senate (Kerry-Boxer’s Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act).
Biggest Obstacle to a Climate-Change Bill is America's Agriculture
November 13, 2009 10:01 AM - Lexington, The Economist
The US will not pass a cap-and-trade law in time for the global climate-change summit in Copenhagen next month. To understand why, it helps to ask a farmer. Take Bruce Wright, for example, who grows wheat and other crops on a couple of thousand acres near Bozeman, Montana. His family has tilled these fields for four generations. He loves his job and the rural way of life. But he fears that higher energy prices will endanger both.
Making the Case for On Farm Anaerobic Digesters
November 12, 2009 09:14 AM - Chris de Morsella, The Green Economy Post
On farm anaerobic digesters can transform noxious polluting waste streams of farming operations into useful products like biogas and high quality fertilizer, promoting sustainable agricultural practices and helping to combat global warming.
Making the Case for On Farm Anaerobic Digesters
November 12, 2009 09:14 AM - Chris de Morsella, The Green Economy Post
On farm anaerobic digesters can transform noxious polluting waste streams of farming operations into useful products like biogas and high quality fertilizer, promoting sustainable agricultural practices and helping to combat global warming.
7-Eleven Wrapping Nature’s Naturally Wrapped Fruit
November 11, 2009 10:55 AM - Audrey
There are so many great things about bananas. In addition to being an important source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, they’re naturally wrapped, so companies that sell them don’t have to worry about packaging. That is, unless that company is 7-Eleven.
7-Eleven Wrapping Nature’s Naturally Wrapped Fruit
November 11, 2009 10:55 AM - Audrey
There are so many great things about bananas. In addition to being an important source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, they’re naturally wrapped, so companies that sell them don’t have to worry about packaging. That is, unless that company is 7-Eleven.
7-Eleven Wrapping Nature’s Naturally Wrapped Fruit
November 11, 2009 10:55 AM - Audrey
There are so many great things about bananas. In addition to being an important source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, they’re naturally wrapped, so companies that sell them don’t have to worry about packaging. That is, unless that company is 7-Eleven.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Cap & Trade Issue
November 9, 2009 06:43 AM - Shannon Arvizu
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce may actually have a better idea than a cap-and-trade bill for cutting emissions. And, contrary to popular opinion, they do recognize climate change and the need for clean tech development.