Manitoba: record lows set in province

A cold snap that gripped Manitoba this week has pushed temperatures in some parts of the province into record-low territory.

Green-Subsidy Strings - Henry Payne - Planet Gore on National Review Online

Detroit, Mich. — President Obama has long promised $150 billion — $15 billion a year over 10 years — in industry subsidies to develop alternative fuels, including Detroit Three production of alternate-fuel vehicles to meet federal fuel mandates.

White House Deputy Budget Director Robert Nabors confirmed yesterday that that the subsidy is contingent on revenues from the president’s cap and trade tax. No cap and trade, no $150 billion.

The White House was not forthcoming with details, but the move points a gun at Detroit’s head: Support our cap and trade scheme or no green subsidies for you.

Line of the Day - Chris Horner - Planet Gore on National Review Online

Texas Republican Representative Joe Barton is quoted by Bloomberg today:

“I also challenge the pop wisdom that America’s example will charm big emitters elsewhere to follow our lead, since others don’t seem to prize our example nearly as much as they value our money,” Barton said.