Proof That Counting Was Invented in 1950 | Real Science

Well isn’t that convenient. The six deadliest US tornadoes all occurred before 1950.

Cold exposure contributed to death of Chicago woman found on sidewalk behind her home | The Republic

Authorities say hers is the third death attributed to cold exposure in Cook County so far this winter season.

Harsh winter kills more than 100 people in India

According to Daily Bhaskar, harsh winter weather has resulted in 114 fatalities in the northern parts of India.

Twitter / @Revkin: @Ask_Adolf On Rachel Carso ...

@Ask_Adolf On Rachel Carson front, keep in mind DDT's been shown to be great tool for controlling mosquitoes indoors: nytimes.com/2007/08/20/opi…

Twitter / @Revkin: What will CO2 wonks do now ...

What will CO2 wonks do now that RPielke Jr. has shifted to soccer policy nytimes.com/roomfordebate/… But I appreciate his nod: rogerpielkejr.blogspot.com/2011/12/2011-a…

W.H.O. Reports 25 Percent Drop in Malaria Deaths in a Decade - NYTimes.com

Malaria deaths have fallen by more than 25 percent in the last decade, thanks to a coordinated attack on the disease, but that progress remains fragile, the World Health Organization announced this month.

China’s Push for Electric Cars Flows Through Grid Operators - NYTimes.com

“It’s pretty trivial at this stage — they hardly sell any,” said Lin Huaibin, the manager of China vehicle sales forecasts at IHS Automotive, a global consulting firm.