The Solar Weasel Effect | Real Science

During the 1980s and 1990s, when solar activity was starting to decline from a multi-decadal record high - climate scientists insisted that variations in solar activity were too small to have contributed to the 20th century warming trend.

Now that temperatures are falling and solar activity is low, these very same weasels are trying to blame the temperatures on low solar activity.

America must not back down on sustainable energy | Grist

The American solar energy industry is thriving [Boxer/Sanders/Kerry/Whitehouse]

Inspire the Choir, Shush the Denier: A Climate Communications Manifesto

First, and obviously, when someone denies that climate change is a problem in the company of others, speak up. You needn’t be an expert. Just say that 99% of all climate scientists agree we’ve got a problem and it’s not a conspiracy and it seems foolish to pretend there’s nothing to talk about.

Homeless in Delhi | The Asian Age

Officially, 106 people have died of cold this month. Since official figures are always politely understated, let’s just say scores are dying of cold around North India every day. Most freeze to death under the open sky in busy cities, or in tattered shacks, or under trees or in crumbling huts. If you think you have a problem with the winter chill, think again.