Climate Critics That Won’t Muzzle Themselves

Mark Lynas is digging in his heels and standing up for principle, or, if you’re inclined to view this escalating controversy over IPCC process and ethics, he’s being a handmaiden for the Dark Side in the endless climate wars.

Electric car range - The Washington Post

After weeks of driving various kids’ sports carpools in production Leafs, Chevrolet Volts and a prototype Mitsubishi i around Northern Virginia, it quickly become apparent that the ability to keep the battery at or near full capacity might be the most important characteristic for an EV. So the ability to quickly recharge during the hectic period between arriving home after work and leaving to drop off or pick up for music/dance/sports practice is key.

Lorne Gunter: The IPCC loses its last credibility | Full Comment | National Post

Imagine the reaction, for instance, if a government had produced a fossil-fuel friendly report based on work by an oil sands engineer, without revealing the source, and had paid the same engineer to write its own summary of his initial work.

That is what the IPCC has stooped to in this case and it eliminates any credibility the organization had left on the climate file.

Bonn climate summit diary | John Vidal | Environment | guardian.co.uk

After 14 days in Bonn, interminable hot air, and the snail pace of the negotiations, there can't be many here feeling much beyond weariness and resignation.