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Global Warming - The Other Side Series By John Coleman - Monday, January 18, 2010

John Coleman’s hour long news special “Global Warming – The Other Side” now online, with all five parts found at this link. It's worth a look, if you want an objective view on Global Warming. A computer programmer named E. Michael Smith and a Certified Consulting Meteorologist named Joseph D’Aleo join the program to tell us about their breakthrough investigation into the manipulations of data at the NASA Goddard Science and Space Institute at Columbia University in New York and the NOAA National Climate Data Center in Ashville, North Carolina.

The Velocity of Climate Change - Monday, January 11, 2010

One of the most important and scientifically challenging questions about climate change is how it will affect species individually and collectively (i.e. how it will affect biodiversity). The importance of this question is difficult to overstate. We depend upon natural ecosystems to purify our air, soils, and water, to control pests, to limit erosion, to break down waste that we dump into the environment, and even to stabilize the climate. Many new medicines and agricultural advances are derived from obscure plants and animals.

2009 climate coverage - Sunday, January 10, 2010

Journalists worldwide published more than 32,400 articles on climate change in last year, yet the coverage was not enough to warrant a spot on a map showing major news events of 2009. Amid gloomy reports of shrinking news holes and contracting news rooms, some 11,000 different reporters, columnists and editorial boards at nearly 2,000 media outlets across the globe published climate-related stories, based on an analysis of DailyClimate.org's archives.

The Next Big Scam: Carbon Dioxide - Thursday, January 07, 2010

Just when you thought all the scams have been identified, here comes the next one - Carbon Dioxide. Deloitte Forensic calls it “the white collar crime of the future.” Kroll, a business risk subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan, the global professional services firm, calls it “a fraudster’s dream come true.”

Investor George Soros Proposes $100 Billion IMF Fund for Clean Energy. - Friday, December 11, 2009

During a news conference at the Copenhagen summit, billionaire George Soros proposed devoting $100 billion in International Monetary Fund money to help poor nations adapt to climate change. In October, Soros announced plans to invest $1 billion of his personal wealth in clean-energy technology.

Climate Central’s New Book: What You Need to Know - Thursday, December 10, 2009

Climate Central is proud to announce the release of it's first publication: What You Need to Know: Twenty Questions and Answers About Climate Change (downloadable below). This book represents a joint effort between the scientists and communicators at Climate Central and Sally Ride Science. Using straightforward language, the issue of climate change is divided into three parts: The Science, The Impacts, and The Solutions.

The real inconvenient truth - Wednesday, December 09, 2009

The "inconvenient truth" overhanging the UN's Copenhagen conference is not that the climate is warming or cooling, but that humans are overpopulating the world. A planetary law, such as China's one-child policy, is the only way to reverse the disastrous global birthrate currently, which is one million births every four days.

Global Warming A Threat To Public Health, EPA Finds - Tuesday, December 08, 2009

The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday formally declared that greenhouse-gas emissions pose a threat to public health and welfare, a long-awaited final declaration that sets the stage for regulation. The announcement follows through on the agency's initial finding in April, and it comes as negotiators begin two weeks of meetings in Copenhagen on climate change. The finding is expected to begin the process of regulating planet-warming emissions.

Countries line up goals for Copenhagen - Sunday, December 06, 2009

Negotiators representing 192 countries began meeting in Copenhagen this week to discuss what an international climate-change treaty should look like. Major players, such as the U.S., China, India and the European Union, come to the table with different demands, including concerns about emissions cuts, financing and other subjects.

Just 51% of Americans Believe in Global Warming, Down from 71% in 2007 - Friday, December 04, 2009

The percentage of Americans who believe in global warming continues to decline, after reaching a peak of 75 percent in 2001. Since 2007, when 71 percent of Americans believed in global warming, the percentage has taken a precipitous fall, to just 51 percent, according to a recent Harris Interactive poll. About 29 percent of Americans don’t believe in global warming, while 21 percent are unsure, according to the survey “Big Drop in Those Who Believe that Global Warming is Coming” (PDF).

Does ClimateGate Spell doom for Copenhagen? - Friday, December 04, 2009

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's news and public affairs operations may not quite have caught up with Climategate, but the CBC's Rex Murphy has. Most CBC listeners and viewers might be wondering what he's talking about. Since the story broke two weeks ago with the release of emails from the world's leading climate institute, there has only been one news report on the network and the only analysis item was on Anna Maria Tremonti's The Current -- a pooh-poohing academic from the United States who said there was nothing in the emails worth talking about.

Climategate: Environmentalists versus Climate-Change Deniers - Monday, November 30, 2009

There are two sides to every story as evidenced by the various opinions across the Web about the recent release of hacked emails and documents from the top climate research organization in the UK.

Greentech Guide to Copenhaven 15. - Sunday, November 29, 2009

The upcoming Cop15 international climate negotiations in Copenhagen will have a massive affect on the developing greentech industry. How close countries get to agreeing on legally binding greenhouse gas emissions could determine the size of the various international greentech markets, be a lever for how much investment is pumped into the industries, and set out the time line for how fast or slow these markets develop. A significant number of greentech leaders will be attending the convention, and we’ll be bringing you reports on their viewpoints from the ground, but in the run-up to the event, here’s our greentech guide to Copenhagen:

Artic Expedition Investigates Climate Change - Tuesday, November 24, 2009

An Arctic expedition may yield clues about climate change, while also providing the impetus to exploit an alternative fuel that may be mined from under the Beaufort Sea. International scientists took part in surveys that sampled three regions of the Alaskan shelf to determine methane cycling into the atmosphere.

Climate Scientists Alleged to Have Manipulated Data - Monday, November 23, 2009

Thousands of sensitive documents and emails including some climate change docs dating back a decade ago that indicate scientists may be overstating the case for global warming by manipulating data were stolen from Britain’s Hadley Climate Research Unit by Russian hackers, according to many news reports and blogs.

Fossil Fuel Emissions Rose 29% since 2000 - Thursday, November 19, 2009

A report (PDF) by scientists shows that emissions are outpacing the ability of ocean and land carbon sinks to soak up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). They are concerned that if natural sinks can’t keep pace with the increased CO2 emission then the impacts of global warming will accelerate over the next century.

Washington: Warming and Wildfires - Wednesday, November 18, 2009

VIDEO FEATURE: In recent years, the state of Washington, like other Western states, has seen a significant increase in wildfires. So far, almost twice as much land has burned this decade than during the 1970’s, 1980’s and 1990’s combined. Almost all of this activity has been on the drier east side of the Cascade Mountains.

Consensus: No Climate Deal at Copenhagen - Monday, November 16, 2009

The decision by some world leaders to not seek a binding climate change agreement in Copenhagen has dealt a significant setback to efforts leading up to December’s meeting, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Environment Top Issue Consumers Want From New Media Communications - Tuesday, November 10, 2009

About 26 percent of consumers list the environment as a corporate responsibility issue they want businesses to address through new media, according to the 2009 Cone Consumer New Media Study (registration required). That puts the environment narrowly ahead of health and wellness (24 percent) and ethics (20 percent).

Climate Change Will Harm U.S. Economy, Economists Say - Monday, November 09, 2009

Almost all 144 top economists surveyed for a New York University School of Law report agree that climate change threatens the United States economy and that carbon regulation — whether it’s a carbon tax or a cap-and-trade system — will drive energy efficiency and innovation, reports the New York Times’ Green Inc. blog.

Environmentalism, the British Religion - Saturday, November 07, 2009

Should deep conviction on climate change count as a religion? It does in Britain, where a judge ruled last week that environmental convictions deserved equal protection under a law the country put in place in 2003 to prevent discrimination against employees based on their "religious or philosophical beliefs." The suit was brought by the former head of sustainability at Britain's largest residential-property company, who alleges he was laid off because his views on environmental protection were more aggressive than those of the company.

The Largest Tax Increase In History is Coming! - Friday, November 06, 2009

Despite huge spending, it has not been proved that the human effect on the climate is significant. This is an interesting perspective from Václav Klaus.

An Ice-Free Artic Boom? - Wednesday, October 28, 2009

In our efforts to bring you all sides of the Climate Change debate, here is another unique point of view as to the potential positive aspects of global warming. Open water at the North Pole and other haunting images of a looming end to the Arctic are epic in their scale. They dramatically illustrate the sense of urgency felt by many climate change pessimists who believe that mankind — and perhaps all life itself — will become the biggest loser of the warming earth.

The High Risks of Climate Change - Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Earlier this week, Lawrence Solomon addressed a meeting of the Conference Board of Canada’s Centre for National Security in Winnipeg. An abbreviated version of his presentation appears below as published in the October 24, 2009 Financial Times online edition.

Do People Really Care About the Climate? - Monday, October 26, 2009

Do people care about the climate? It's an open question these days, and opinion polls offer little help. Some show that climate ranks fairly low among public concerns, while others indicate a high level of concern among the populace. And in the run-up to the Copenhagen climate summit, now a mere six weeks away, those opinions count for something, particularly in the United States, where lawmakers are looking to be swayed one way or another.

The Two Sides of Climate Change - Thursday, October 22, 2009

When it comes to sustainability, Al Kabus, president of the Mohawk Group and shown on our cover this month at Mohawk's Greenworks Center recycling facility, gets it. The challenge for businesses is not just to manufacture environmentally responsible products and do so in a sustainable fashion, but also to make a profit operating that way.

Climate change dominoes fall - Sunday, October 18, 2009

Australians are the latest citizenry to turn against climate change catastrophism. For the first time, according to a Lowy poll released this week, a majority of the population turned thumbs down to the proposition that “global warming is a serious and pressing problem. We should begin taking steps now even if this involves significant costs.”

Make Room, Al Gore: Obama’s Nobel Prize is Also For Climate Change - Saturday, October 10, 2009

Has the world finally lost it, I mean really? Now I personally like President Obama, and know it's not his fault the financial world is in shambles. Even though his country, the good ole U.S. of A. orchestrated, and continues to run the worlds largest Ponzi-scam in history. But to have him win the Nobel Peace Prize is a slap in the face of many others more deserving. Here's the media's take on the issue.

Peter Foster Shares a Review of the Film Not Evil, Just Wrong - Thursday, October 08, 2009

Not Evil Just Wrong, which has its world premiere on October 18. Only it won’t be at the World Financial Center. It will take place in homes, on campuses, and at privately-organized screenings across North America. (You can be part of the event by ordering a package complete with DVD, poster, and swatch of red carpet from www.noteviljustwrong.com.

Apple Withdraws from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Over Climate Change - Tuesday, October 06, 2009

As a Mac and iPhone fan, I am pleased that Apple has become the first major consumer brand to make a big statement against the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s position on climate change, Apple has decided to leave the organization. In a letter to the chamber, Apple Vice President Catherine Novelli wrote, “Apple supports regulating greenhouse gas emissions, and it is frustrating to find the Chamber at odds with us in this effort,” the Post reported.

How will climate change affect agriculture? - Saturday, October 03, 2009

“Agriculture is extremely vulnerable to climate changes,” notes a new study from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) that looks at how climate change will affect food production around the world by 2050. “Developing countries are likely to be hardest hit by climate change and will suffer bigger declines in crop yields,” said Gerald Nelson, lead author of the study and an IFPRI research fellow, in a conference call with journalists

Peter Foster: Climate Change Bust - Thursday, October 01, 2009

In an effort to honor the fact that we want to bring both sides of all issues to our members and readers attention, we offer this latest article by Peter Foster, of the Financial Times. He makes several valid points, but whether or not you believe Climate Change is real, or to what degree (no pun intended), it's happening now and we need to deal with it.

Fighting Climate Change = New Jobs - Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Three studies predict that fighting climate change would create millions of jobs. The Climate Group's report predicts climate-change efforts will create 10 million jobs across the globe by 2020. "Creating markets for low-carbon technologies will in turn create new job opportunities and ... these will be greater than the number of jobs lost in carbon-intensive sectors," argues a report by the Global Climate Network.

Even With Emissions Cuts, Planet to Warm 6.3 Degrees by 2100 - Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Climate researchers now project the planet will warm by 6.3 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of the century even if industrialized and developing countries meet their most ambitious climate commitments, according to a report by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), reports The Washington Post.

Video Roundup From UN Climate Summit - Friday, September 25, 2009

At the United Nations Climate Summit, U.S. President Barack Obama said that not only developed nations, but also developing nations, must act together to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Chinese President Hu Jintao also pledged to cut carbon emissions, relative to economic output, by 2020.

Let's Launch the 'Next Revolution' - Friday, September 25, 2009

Billionaire Sir Richard Branson provides his view on what needs to be done to combat Climate Change. As global leaders convene in New York City for UN climate change talks and the Clinton Global Initiative, the world is in greater peril than ever. But we also have unprecedented opportunities to build a sustainable future.

Commentary: Real Progress on Climate Change - Friday, September 25, 2009

On Tuesday, more than 100 world leaders gathered at the United Nations for a climate summit. They were called together by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to build momentum for the U.N. climate talks in Copenhagen, Denmark, this December.

Google Earth Tool Tracks Climate Change - Thursday, September 24, 2009

Multinational companies can track various climate change models through a new Google Earth tool. The tool, which is a series of layers and tours showing the effects of different climate change models, would allow companies to see how climate change might affect their far-flung operations.

The Climate Change Debate Continues. - Thursday, September 24, 2009

In one of the more disgusting media responses to a U.S. President that gets Climate Change, I offer this nut jobs view of reality. Now I want to respect his opinion, but this guy or gal (not sure which) clearly has his/her head in the sand. I'll go with the educated minds on this issue, not some liberal media propaganda mouthpieceb who wants to politicize an issue that should not be political at all. May the first wave of sea rise wipe your home out, and you, as it has and will millions on islands that are being taken over by sea rise. That's not an excuse or a dilution, only in your mind.

Islands Nations Warn of Extinction - Tuesday, September 22, 2009

As world leaders gather for key climate talks here, small island nations Monday warned they were running out of time with rising seas threatening to wipe them off the map. Spread across the Earth's oceans, the planet's tiniest members grouped together in the Alliance of Small Islands States (AOSIS) are hoping to make their voices heard 100 days before UN-hosted climate talks in Copenhagen.

Climate-related Business May Top $2 Trillion by 2020 - Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Global revenues from energy efficiency, renewables and other climate-related sectors could top $2 trillion by 2020, up from $530 billion last year, according to HSBC Global Research. The $530 billion last year was the result of 75 percent growth over 2007, according to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.

Global Climate Negotiations Resemble High Stakes Poker Game - Tuesday, September 22, 2009

A historic moment will unfold Sept. 22 at the United Nations headquarters, as U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao speak to top world leaders, each offering specific proposals for reducing pollution from greenhouse gases that are affecting the global climate.

The Science of Climate Change: What does it Really Tell Us? - Monday, September 21, 2009

The purpose of this report is to examine the science behind climate change so as to better understand the issue at hand, and thus, to be able to make an informed decision on how to handle the issue. The primary aim here is to examine climate change from a perspective not often heard in media or government channels; that of climate change being a natural phenomenon, not the result of man-made carbon emissions.

Global Investors Call for a Strong Climate Change Treaty - Sunday, September 20, 2009

The world’s largest global investors are urging the U.S. and other global policy makers to take strong action in the fight against global warming. In the midst of Congressional debate on climate legislation and the upcoming climate change talks in Copenhagen, global investors issued a policy statement calling for a binding international treaty that will reduce pollution and drive significant global investments in low-carbon technologies, reports Ceres, a leading coalition of investors and environmental groups.

When It Comes to Pollution, Less (Kids) May Be More - Sunday, September 20, 2009

To heck with carbon dioxide. A new study performed by the London School of Economics suggests that, to fight climate change, governments should focus on another pollutant: us. As in babies. New people.....

Climate Change Risks Could Cost Nations nearly 20% of GDP - Sunday, September 20, 2009

While one study shows that climate change risks could cost nations nearly 20 percent of their GDP by 2030, another one indicates that some countries including Mexico and Argentina are leading the way to a low-carbon economy.

New York City Braces for Risk of Higher Seas - Sunday, September 20, 2009

When major ice sheets thaw, they release enough fresh water to disrupt ocean currents world-wide and make the planet wobble with the uneven weight of so much meltwater on the move. Studying these effects more closely, scientists are discovering local variations in rising sea levels -- and some signs pointing to higher seas around metropolitan New York.

U.S. Companies to Senate: Pass Climate Legislation - Sunday, September 20, 2009

Twelve major U.S. companies delivered an open letter to the U.S. Senate urging legislators to pass comprehensive climate change legislation that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, drive investment in technological innovation and solutions, and jumpstart a clean energy economy.

Climate: Bjorn Lomborg’s Recipe to Save the World - Sunday, September 20, 2009

A five-member panel says that geoengineering -- in particular spraying clouds with seawater to act as a sort of sunblock -- is the best idea for fighting climate change in cost-benefit terms. The annual Copenhagen Consensus brain trust declared a carbon tax the worst idea.