Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Sea-Level Rise: Still Inches, Not Feet — MasterResource
So, the next time you come across someone pitching a catastrophic sea level rise, of upwards of 20 feet by 2100, realize that such a number is intended only to scare you into taking some action—soon to be prescribed by the same source. The best science tells you otherwise, and that the feet should be inches.
Wind Watch: Tests explain turbine movement on windless days
The mystery about the wind turbines at Croft which have been seen moving on windless days has been cleared up by npower renewables - they are not working yet.
Climate Progress » Blog Archive » The Day the Earth Stood Still — and the Challenge for Obama
I’m an indoor type [Duh!] — especially on a cold day with a wind chill that could only warm the hearts of anti-scientific global warming deniers.
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So what is the great challenge for Obama?

Global warming, obviously, but what does he need to do?
Lebanon - PSP Threatens Action against Continued Power Outage in Iqlim Kharroub
The Progressive Socialist Party threatened in a statement published on Tuesday to take action against continued power outages in Iqlim Kharroub.
"The growing problem is no longer bearable," the PSP statement said, adding that the party will not allow Electricite du Liban to "come up with anymore excuses."

The statement said power outages have affected people at the social and economic levels.

It said citizens are likely to stop paying electricity bills if the problem was not promptly solved.

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