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Last three years prove AGW not responsible for tornadoes

But for the season thus far, we are at the bottom end of the frequency as of the date. When it was active in 2011, the ignorant and opportunists blamed it on global warming. Last spring was very warm and activity was way down. This year, spring ranked among the coldest and activity was very low and only recently has picked up as warmth finally began pushing north to clash with the colder air to the north.

It is in the region of contrast that the jet stream is energized and severe weather occurs. When it is too warm or too cold from north to south, activity is depressed.

THE HOCKEY SCHTICK: WSJ: Venture capital for clean tech has plunged 44% since 2011

Clean tech is now "one of the loneliest corners of the venture-capital world"

EPA sued for Gina McCarthy’s text messages | JunkScience.com

“The suit specifically requests texts for the 18 specific dates McCarthy has testified before Congress.”

Report: Former EPA chief Lisa Jackson to help Apple FIGHT carbon regulation | JunkScience.com

We initially thought Jackson’s hire was only greenwashing. It may be far more cynical than that.

Forget sustainability – it’s about resilience | Climate Etc.

Resilience is arguably a concept that has broader political palatability than does sustainability. Resilience thinking seems to be a particularly good match for dealing with extreme weather events, which is arguably associated with the greatest impacts from climate variability and change.