Saturday, December 31, 2011

Below350.org : Setting Some Real Targets | Real Science

In order to erase doubts about our determination to stabilize the climate, we are setting “Target 1934″  That was a glorious year, with very consistent precipitation across the US, and mild temperatures.

Missing Ice Cube Found! | Real Science

There is a missing ice cube near Russia – which threatens the survival of all life on the planet. Turns out it was hiding in Antarctica.

On a $4M Vacation, Michelle Seeks $3 From Backers | The Blog on Obama: White House Dossier

Speaking from her paradisical $4 million Hawaii vacation, Mrs. Obama wants to know: Do any of President Obama’s supporters have $3 to spare for his reelection?

Gingrich scraps planned book chapter on climate change | Grist

He’s totally damaged his right-wing reputation by believing in science and giving a crap about the future survival of anything.

In a first, gas and other fuels are top US export - Florida Wires - MiamiHerald.com


For the first time, the top export of the United States, the world's biggest gas guzzler, is - wait for it - fuel.

Measured in dollars, the nation is on pace this year to ship more gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel than any other single export, according to U.S. Census data going back to 1990. It will also be the first year in more than 60 that America has been a net exporter of these fuels.

Just how big of a shift is this? A decade ago, fuel wasn't even among the top 25 exports. And for the last five years, America's top export was aircraft.

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