In the world of government policy, two chief dangers always loom. The first is people with bad intentions using every available means to achieve their malignant goals. The second, more common but no less destructive, is people with the purest of hearts and the most boneheaded of methods.For an example of the latter, look west, where the California Energy Commission just decreed that starting in 2020, new homes must be equipped with solar panels. Commissioner Andrew McAllister boasted that the rule “will propel the state even further down the road to a low emissions future.”He has the right idea. With environmental vandals in charge of the federal government, the state’s leaders are justifiably motivated to do what they can to combat climate change.“We don’t want to do nothing and just sit there and let the climate get worse,” Gov. Jerry Brown said last year. California is at particular risk from global warming, which will inundate low-lying areas of … [Read more...] about California’s bad solar remedy for climate change
Climate change
The phrase ‘climate change’ appeared in a draft Pentagon report 23 times. The final version used it once.
Democracy Dies in Darkness Sections Home Try 1 month for $1 Username Sign In Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Subscribe Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Accessibility for screenreader Energy and Environment by Chris Mooney and Missy Ryan by Chris Mooney and Missy Ryan Email the author May 10 at 7:00 AM Email the author Wave-driven flooding and overwash on Roi-Namur Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands, where the U.S. military’s Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site is located. (Peter Swarzenski, U.S. Geological Survey) Internal changes to a draft Defense Department report de-emphasized the threats climate change poses to military bases and installations, muting or removing references to climate-driven changes in the Arctic and potential risks from rising seas, an unpublished draft obtained … [Read more...] about The phrase ‘climate change’ appeared in a draft Pentagon report 23 times. The final version used it once.
Pentagon revised Obama-era report to remove risks from climate change to military bases
WASHINGTONInternal changes to a draft Defense Department report de-emphasized the threats climate change poses to military bases and installations, muting or removing references to climate-driven changes in the Arctic and potential risks from rising seas, an unpublished draft obtained by The Washington Post reveals.The earlier version of the document, dated December 2016, contains numerous references to "climate change" that were omitted or altered to "extreme weather" or simply "climate" in the final report, which was submitted to Congress in January 2018. While the phrase "climate change" appears 23 separate times in the draft report, the final version used it just once.Those and other edits suggest the Pentagon has adapted its approach to public discussion of climate change under President Donald Trump, who has expressed doubt about the reality of a phenomenon that scientists agree presents an increasing danger to the planet. While military leaders have said they see a changing … [Read more...] about Pentagon revised Obama-era report to remove risks from climate change to military bases
Pentagon revised Obama-era report to remove risks from climate change
Democracy Dies in Darkness Sections Home Try 1 month for $1 Username Sign In Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Subscribe Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Accessibility for screenreader Energy and Environment by Chris Mooney and Missy Ryan by Chris Mooney and Missy Ryan Email the author May 10 at 7:00 AM Email the author Wave-driven flooding and overwash on Roi-Namur Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands, where the U.S. military’s Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site is located. (Peter Swarzenski, U.S. Geological Survey) Internal changes to a draft Defense Department report de-emphasized the threats climate change poses to military bases and installations, muting or removing references to climate-driven changes in the Arctic and potential risks from rising seas, an unpublished draft obtained … [Read more...] about Pentagon revised Obama-era report to remove risks from climate change
Scheme to boost technology to battle climate change wins acclaim
A scheme to help businesses invest in technology to help battle climate change has been recognised at an awards ceremony.The Low Carbon Across the South East (LoCASE) Project, spearheaded by Kent County Council, was selected as runner-up by the president of the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (Adept) Awards.The three-year project has, so far, provided grants totalling over £3.5 million to over 400 businesses.KCC cabinet member for the environment Mike Whiting said: “The money we have given out aims to help businesses get into low carbon technology, which in turns helps them boost efficiency and grow their companies in the low carbon and environmental goods and services sector.“This could include utilising solar and wind power, low carbon lighting, or using recycled to materials as a form of heating a building.”The award, presented at the Adept Annual Dinner and President's Awards, celebrates excellence in the delivery of … [Read more...] about Scheme to boost technology to battle climate change wins acclaim