Charging a price on emissions ensures we appropriately weigh costs and benefits. According to Trevor Tombe, one can argue for high or low carbon taxes, but that is where the debate should be. The price [Read more]
During the first year of the Trump presidency, we have seen a dizzying number of new state-based declarations of intent to maintain and expand on prior climate commitments. New York Times photo by Luke Sharrett. [Read more]
NOAA, NASA scientists confirm Earth’s long-term warming trend continues After three consecutive years of record-high temperatures for the globe, Earth was a slightly cooler planet in 2017. But not by much, according to the U.S. [Read more]
Trudeau is far more pragmatic than Obama, supporting pipelines and oil sands development The European Union appears to think Justin Trudeau embodies the kind of climate leadership once provided by Barack Obama. Maybe they should listen [Read more]
Tzeporah Berman: “Being asked as member BC’s Climate Leadership Team what I think of this plan: Pathetic and cowardly. U can quote me” British Columbia’s newly revised climate plan is being panned by environmental groups. That [Read more]
NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s Exxon climate change fraud investigation just became ridiculous, as revealed in his interview in today’s NY Times. You can read North American Energy News stories on the background here and here and my columns here [Read more]
“This action by Oregon teaches [students] that scientific knowledge derives from politics. – Dr. Judith Curry A recent decision by the Portland, Oregon public school board to ban discussion of climate change opposition in textbooks is part of the [Read more]
#McKibbenknows that #Exxonknew is well-orchestrated political theatre. Will American voters get the message? If you’re wondering why NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is investigating Exxon Mobil about 40-year old climate change research, look no further than [Read more]
AGs threaten law suits, claiming fossil fuel companies misled investors, public about risks of climate change Why are Democratic attorney generals from 16 states preparing to sue American oil companies for “climate change denial”? By their [Read more]
Global GHG emissions will increase 10%, but energy consumers will rise by 25% – Outlook for Energy, Exxon Mobil Can the global economy grow and use more energy, while at the same time significantly reducing [Read more]
Going forward, emphasis must be on policymakers, engineers, investors, managers, entrepreneurs, technicians – not activists COP 21 is over and climate activists around the world are basking in the glow of a glorious victory. Which [Read more]
Leonardo DiCaprio’s type of mistake – deliberate or accidental – is common with North American eco-activists Do you know what a Chinook is? If not, don’t feel bad, Hollywood celebrity Leonardo DiCaprio doesn’t either. In [Read more]
Why didn’t Obama push at COP 21 for natural gas to replace planned 2,240 coal power plants? Bjorn Lomborg is a breath of fresh air in the climate debate, with his focus on practical, cost-effective [Read more]
Canada did not become an energy superpower. Instead, it is what it has always been: a dependent supplier to the American behemoth Last Sunday, four Big Oil CEOs in expensive suits stood behind Alberta Premier [Read more]
Aggressive climate strategy gives Alberta – and Notley – leverage to cut political deals with Obama, Eastern premiers The National Post’s Jen Gerson, echoing far too many Albertans, says the province’s new climate strategy is just an [Read more]
White House decision about Keystone XL not about data, economics, or climate change Supporters of the Canadian oil sands on both sides of the border are in a flap after President Barack Obama denied a [Read more]
MIT focus on engagement with industry a clear alternative to environmental movement’s focus on conflict MIT says it is joining the fight against climate change, but rather than divesting from fossil fuel companies, MIT plans to engage [Read more]
Economist Vaclav Smil says transitions to new energy sources take many decades, despite panic over climate change Has anyone else noticed the recent onslaught of shrill rallying cries for climate change action, including President Obama’s Tuesday [Read more]
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