Even with Laura, Louisiana Hurricanes Have Not Increased Since 1851
If we examine all of the hurricanes affecting Louisiana in the last 170 years in the National Hurricane Center’s HURDAT database (as summarized on Wikipedia) we find that there has been no long-term increase in either the number of hurricanes or their intensity since 1851.…
Building Trades Unions Warn Members Not to Believe Joe Biden’s “Green Jobs” Climate Promise
Joe Biden’s promise to provide a seamless transition from fossil fuel jobs to renewable energy jobs is falling flat with the nation’s energy workers.…
FAIL: Despite Media Alarm, Back-to-Back Gulf Hurricanes Have Happened Before
Over the past few days, there’s been a persistent media buzz over the National Hurricane Center’s prediction of two hurricanes to hit New Orleans. Jason Dunning, a TV meteorologist at NBC2 WBBH-TV in Fort Meyers, Florida posted on Facebook: “…it would be the first time in recorded history with two hurricanes in the gulf at the same……
California Wildfires and the Lightning Siege: How Unusual Is It?
California is burning and smoke has covered the northern half of the state and is spreading across the U.S. Most of the fires were started by a huge “lightning siege” that started on August 15th. How unusual was this massive lightning event? That question will be answered below.…
EU subsidies benefit big farms while underfunding greener and poorer plots – new research
For the €60 billion (£53.9 billion) a year it pays in subsidies, the CAP is expected to support farmer incomes, ensure a supply of quality food, protect biodiversity, tackle climate change and encourage young people into farming.…
Majority of groundwater stores resilient to climate change
Fewer of the world’s large aquifers are depleting than previously estimated, according to a new study by the University of Sussex and UCL.…
The Telegraph: Airships to Provide Climate Friendly Air Transport
Low carbon enthusiasts are promoting the idea of airships. But there is a sound reason why this form of travel was abandoned, other than the a few famous accidents.…