Category Archives: Energy

Europe Now Looking To Ban Halogen Light Bulbs

The Church Of Climatology is at it again Now Europe wants to ban your halogen light bulbs: Sales could be stopped as early as next year as part of energy-saving drive The sale of halogen bulbs which are used in millions of homes could be banned as early as next year as part of the […]

Senate Passes Keystone XL In Bipartisan Fashion

The most recent Keystone XL poll from November 2014 has the public favoring the project by a margin of 59% to 31%. 83% of Republicans favor it, as do 58% of independents, while even 43% of Democrats support. So, of course, Obama is dead set against it (NY Times) The Senate passed a bill on […]

Cape Wind Project Dealt Major Blow

Sadly, what should have been a fantastic way to provide electricity to Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, and Cape Cod has turned into a major boondoggle. First, you had several senators, including Democrats Ted Kennedy and John Kerry, doing all they could to block the project. Then the costs escalated well beyond what was originally stated. Then […]

Keystone XL Bill Clears First Senate Vote

One of Obama’s complaints in saying he would veto any Keystone XL pipeline legislation was that there was a lawsuit pending in Nebraska. That lawsuit was thrown out a few days ago, leading John Boehner to say “President Obama is now out of excuses for blocking the Keystone pipeline and the thousands of American jobs […]

Latest Warmist Push: Leave All Fossil Fuels In The Ground

And they mean it (UK Guardian) Vast amounts of oil in the Middle East, coal in the US, Australia and China and many other fossil fuel reserves will have to be left in the ground to prevent dangerous climate change, according to the first analysis to identify which existing reserves cannot be burned. The new […]

Obama Threatens Veto Of Keystone XL, Going Against The American People

Without even seeing the legislation, Obama has made his position clear (The Hill) The White House said on Tuesday that President Obama would veto legislation that approves construction of the Keystone XL pipeline if it passes Congress. “If this bill passes this Congress the president wouldn’t sign it either,” White House press secretary Josh Earnest […]

Dems Push Keystone XL Amendments That Could Make It Hard For Obama To Veto

One of the first things that will be taken up by the new GOP controlled Senate is legislation authorizing the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, which has become a cause celebre amongst Leftist activists. Why? It’s just one of those things, considering there are many other big pipeline projects that are being built or […]

Wind Turbine Collapses In 15 MPH Wind

https://twitter.com/leondowney/status/551700204924465153 The Belfast Telegraph reports it’s worth more, in the range of £2 million. (Via Twitchy)

NY Times: Know What’s Awesome? Hydrogen Cars

But, hey, some of you critics are just so shortsighted, says the Editorial Board, who probably haven’t given up their own use of fossil fuels for their vehicles Hydrogen Cars, Coming Down the Pike The once-distant promise of clean, affordable hydrogen-powered cars is starting to become a reality. Several major automakers, including Toyota, Honda and Hyundai, […]

Hydro-electric Dams Now Deemed Bad For “Climate Change”

Remember the good old days when Warmists said we should transition away from fossil fuels for energy and look towards solar, wind, geothermal and hydrothermal? Well, wind is known to have a negative impact on the environment. Solar power is not exactly great for the environment, either. Many environmental groups have protested the building of […]

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