Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Global Warming = more hurricanes | Still not happening « Watts Up With That?
So far the hurricane season for the Atlantic has been pretty quiet for 2009. Ryan Maue from Florida State University explains why. In related news, Al Gore has dropped the [hurricane frequency] related slide in his traveling PowerPoint show. – Anthony
FT.com / In depth - EU sees US as biggest obstacle on climate [swindle]
Until now, Europeans have been restrained in criticism of Mr Obama for fear it might trigger a backlash just as the president was trying to persuade a sceptical US public of the need to fight global warming.
[Because they can't compete in a free market]: Wind-Turbine Makers Press for Green Mandates - WSJ.com
Wind-turbine makers say growth in their industry could dramatically slow unless the federal government requires more electricity come from renewable energy.
People pressure is key to action on climate change, say two climate movement leaders | Grist
The worldwide citizen actions, including Sept. 21’s Global Climate Wake-up Call, have been timed to coincide with major climate and economic meetings around the world. Ever the optimist, Naidoo believes that “if the mobilization really peaks in the coming weeks ... then the momentum could shift considerably.”
Do you think that Joe Q. Voter was highly influenced by yesterday's Global Climate Wake-up Call?

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