Category Archives: ENERGY & CLIMATE

The EPA Snake Pit — Alan Caruba

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Designated2

Under President Obama, two women have been the director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Carol Browner, who served in the Clinton administration and was one of the “czars” Obama appointed; her acolyte Lisa Jackson, and up for the post is Gina McCarthy. Browner … Continue reading →

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Earth Day’s Big Lie — Alan Caruba

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Designated2

Monday, April 22, is Earth Day. Begun in 1970, it led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency, along with the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts. It  is the global platform for the Big Lie that … Continue reading →

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EPA: “Election’s Over, Let’s Roll”

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Designated2

The Wall Street Journal ran a story Friday reporting that the EPA is preparing to issue “tough new standards” to cut pollution from cars. The agency wants to reduce the amount of sulfur in gasoline by 65%. Refiners say that … Continue reading →

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A Carbon Tax Would Destroy America — By Alan Caruba

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Designated2

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 If you want to know what a carbon tax on emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) would do to America you need only look at the destruction of industry and business in Australia, along with the soaring … Continue reading →

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When Absurd Is A Compliment — CO2 Regulations

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Designated2

Absurd does not do our government justice.  Full story from WND here. “The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to review a case that alleges the Environmental Protection Agency broke the rules in 2009 to describe carbon dioxide, which is … Continue reading →

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Argus & AP Twist the Facts About Tornadoes

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Designated2

Tornado Story Phony When It Isn’t False The story above appeared on the front page of  The Argus – Dispatch on Saturday. It had an AP byline which the A-D picked up.  That aspect does not exonerate the A-D even … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Carbon Dioxide Lies — by Alan Caruba

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Designated2

The utter desperation of the “Warmists”, the advocates of global warming—now called climate change—is evident in a recent “study” reported in the Daily Caller in which “an international team of researchers” concluded that “earthworms could be contributing to global warming.” … Continue reading →

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January Technical Event Eclipses More Important Climate News

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Designated2

This little exercise is meant to convey the gee wiz nature of many headline writer’s treatment of “weather” . . . and to use it as a launching pad for the darker side  . . . the subtle perpetuation of … Continue reading →

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Bruce Braley Quad City Times Foulest Achievement

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Designated2

We see confirmed now that Congressman Bruce Braley’s Cash for Clunkers program  actually hurt the environment and low income consumers.  Oh well.  It was entirely predictable indeed forewarned.   But of course not in the opinion of the QC Times … Continue reading →

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Lady Bird Johnson – Needed More Than Ever – To Fight Wind Farms

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Designated2

In 1965 then First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson successfully championed federal legislation named The Highway Beautification Act (HBA). A legacy organization from that cause Scenic America is still active.  According to the organization’s website ” The HBA was intended to … Continue reading →

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