The recent International Energy Agency “Net Zero by 2050” study has been justly criticized, says Tilak Doshi in Forbes. The study says that the shift to renewables would have huge benefits. Specifically (this is from the I.E.A. introduction) : “It sets out a cost-effective and economically productive pathway, resulting in a clean, dynamic and resilient…
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More on Racism and Birds
This is a guest post by environmental analyst R.J. Smith, in response to the Washington Post article “The Racist Legacy Many Birds Carry,” which reports that many birds are named after racists. (See the summary on this site.) Yes, I’ve seen a lot of this hysterical madness. Soon they’’ll have to get rid of all…
Why You Don’t See Climate Taxes on the Ballot
If carbon taxes were ever put to a vote, they would lose, says the National Review‘s “Capital Note.” That’s why activists “attempt to bypass the democratic process when it comes to their attempt to work for changes that would have a truly, probably irreversible, transformative effect on society.” NR continues: “The latest reality check came…
The White Supremacy of Birds?
The Washington Post has collected an amazing number of reasons to stop being a birder—all reflecting the fact that many birds are named after people deemed to be racists. “The Bachman’s sparrow, Wallace’s fruit dove and other winged creatures bear the names of men who fought for the Southern cause, stole skulls from Indian graves…
Biden’s Land Management Appointee Gets a Grilling from Republican Senators
In a hearing June 8, Republicans challenged Tracy Stone-Manning’s nomination as head of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The Interior Department bureau is in charge of cattle grazing, energy development, and logging on about 245 million acres of publicly owned, mostly western land. Manning-Stone is a long-time environmentalist who is a senior advisor on…
What in the World Is Green Steel?
Most steel production requires fossil fuel, but Mercedes-Benz is promising to use “green” steel in its autos by 2025 according to Environment + Energy Leader. That means it will use steel made with renewable energy sources such as hydrogen, wind, or biomass. Writes Harlin Asad: “While many automakers have announced electric vehicle goals to address climate…