Science 101: No scales, balances in science « Green Hell Blog

To date, Copernicus and Galileo are perhaps the most prominent victims of Bailey’s subjective method for determining objective reality. But watch out, the rest of us could be next.

Skiers rejoice as early snow hits the West - USATODAY.com

Forget the jack o' lanterns: Thanks to this week's early snowstorms from Wyoming to Colorado - and forecasts for a stellar season, thanks to La Niña - skiers and snowboarders are dreaming of carving turns down powder-draped slopes.
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In Wyoming, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort won't open for skiing until Nov. 27 - but reports 33 inches of powder over the last two days and is posting photos of snow-covered skiers on its Facebook page.

Faith in Bipartisan Climate [Hoax] Options Persists Ahead of Election - NYTimes.com

Large-scale efforts to pass a broad U.S. climate policy are off the table for at least a couple of years, Washington insiders say, but the noxious political atmosphere shouldn't upend bipartisan energy reforms geared toward cutting industrial emissions.
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[Invisible, harmless, natural carbon dioxide] remains in the cross-hairs...

Graham: GOP should work with Obama on energy - The Hill's E2-Wire

Republicans in Congress should look for opportunities to work with President Obama in the next two years on issues including an energy bill that doesn’t include cap-and-trade, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) suggested Tuesday evening.