Cap-and-trade funds seen as rail 'backstop' - Transportation - The Sacramento Bee

Rather than relying on the uncertainty of future federal transportation funds, money from the auction of air-pollution credits – the state's "cap-and-trade" program – can provide a "backstop" source of money that the California High-Speed Rail Authority could tap if needed, authority Chairman Dan Richard said in a conference call with reporters Saturday.

How long can EU defend its carbon tax war?|From Chinese Press|chinadaily.com.cn

How long will the European Union continue to defend its controversial aviation carbon tax scheme amid growing international opposition?

US Tornado Report – 2011 « NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT

Whilst nobody can predict what 2012 will bring, there fortunately seems to be no evidence to suggest that there is any trend towards an increase in numbers or severity of tornadoes in the US.

Earth Hour « the Air Vent

I think we should protest food next.

Nothing in this world is dumber than limitation of energy production.   Contrary to public school belief, opposable thumbs are not what saved us from unquantified millennia of strife, the reality is that low cost energy was what saved us.  Were we humans a smarter people, we would look at our recent history and do everything in our  power to create more of the same.  Instead, we have public schools across the globe teaching our children that limitation and conservation are the way to the future.

German Solar Manufacturer SMA Profits Take A Hit. Forecast Looks Dire

Yet another German solar manufacturer appears to be reaching the end of the line.