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SCOTUS preemption cases -- Findlaw commentary

Posted on January 04, 2009
Anthony Sebok and Benjamin Zipursky [bio] have written some good comments on Findlaw about the forthcoming federal preemption case concerning drug warnings [Wyeth Commentary I and Wyeth Commentary II ] and a comment on the companion tobacco preemption case...

2009 to be in top 5 of the hit parade

Posted on January 04, 2009
Planet Ark reports: Next year is set to be one of the top-five warmest on record, British climate scientists said on Tuesday. The average global temperature for 2009 is expected to be more than 0.4 degrees celsius above the long-term...

Biofuel Soars on Air New Zealand

Posted on January 04, 2009
Due to the poor EO/EI ratio of biofuel and its competition with food crops, most of us are skeptical about widespread use of biofuel to meet transportation needs. However, air transportation is one of the few sectors where finding alternative...

Cape Wind Controversy

Posted on January 04, 2009
Barbara Durkin provided the following correspondence concerning the issues surrounding the Cape Wind controversy. Those of you interested in following these issues may find this correspondence interesting.

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Climate Ark Turns 10

Posted on January 04, 2009
All of you are familiar with Reuter's Planet Ark, which provides timely coverage of environmental issues all over the globe. Fewer of you may be familiar with Climate Ark, an ecological portal, that provides a deep ecology perspective on climate...

Obama's administration aspires to being squeaky clean

Posted on January 04, 2009
The would-be boss of NOAA, Commerce Secretary nominee Bill Richardson, has withdrawn due to an ongoing investigation into corporate bribery for a state contract. There is no suggestion that Richardson knew of or condoned the alleged misconduct. But, it is...

Real Climate's Choices for 2008

Posted on January 03, 2009
Real Climate's 2008 Year-End Review Most clueless US politician talking about climate change (with the exception of Senator Inhofe who'd always win): Sarah Palin: Well, we're the only Arctic state, of course, Alaska. So we feel the impacts more than....

More on Ocean Acidification

Posted on January 01, 2009
OCEAN SCIENCE: Winter Carbonate Collapse H. Jesse Smith Anthropogenic fossil-fuel burning is increasing the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere, which in turn is causing more CO2 to dissolve in the ocean, thereby lowering the water's pH. Such ocean acidification...

Let Them Talk

Posted on January 01, 2009
A study by Smith, et al., indicates that when students answer an in-class conceptual question individually using clickers, discuss it with their neighbors, and then revote on the same question, the percentage of correct answers typically increases. This outcome could...

Rate of Calcification of Coral Reefs Declining

Posted on January 01, 2009
Science reports on a new study showing that both rising ocean water temperatures and ocean acidification are causing a reduced rate of calcification of coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef. Coral reefs are threatened by from rising sea-surface temperatures,...

Millenium Villages Assessed

Posted on January 01, 2009
Millennium Villages, A New Approach to Fighting Poverty in Africa: UN DPI/NGO briefing 6 November 2008 Summary The Briefing entitled ?Millennium Villages, A New Approach to Fighting Poverty in Africa? took place from 10:15 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Gail Bindley-Taylor...

The Economist on Poznan: Fiddling with Words

Posted on December 26, 2008
The Economist summarized the December Poznan, Poland meeting as fiddling with words. Economist link Likewise, in 2007, I characterized the G8 summit in these words, "Nero became infamous for fiddling as First Century Rome burned. This month, the parties at...

The Economist Reacts to Obama's Cabinet Picks

Posted on December 26, 2008
The Economist's reaction was that Obama has chosen an all-star team of heavy weights. Beyond Hillary Clinton at State, ... [Bill Richardson] surprised many by quitting as governor of New Mexico to become secretary of commerce. He had previously served...

Woodrow Wilson Center series on North American climate governance in January

Posted on December 26, 2008
Please join the Canada Institute and the Environmental Change and Security Program for Governing the Climate: Lessons from the National Conference on Climate Governance featuring Barry Rabe, University of Michigan Leigh Raymond, Purdue University Stacy VanDeveer, University of New Hampshire...

Interactive Fora on Climate Change Planned This Spring

Posted on December 26, 2008
We would like to invite you to join us for The Climate Registry?s series ?Climate Policy Forum: Charting the Path Ahead.? The series features regional North American forums that bring together representatives from business, government and organizations to interactively discuss...

Recent Study Shows Utilities Exploited Free Allowances in EU-ETS

Posted on December 26, 2008
An ECN study analyzing the impact of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) on electricity prices, in particular on wholesale power markets across the EU, found that a significant part of the costs of freely allocated CO2 emission allowances are...

Leading Green

Posted on December 26, 2008
There's an interesting green blog that Harvard Business School sponsors called "Leading Green." For anyone interested in corporate social responsibility or sustainability, its worth a visit. Leading green link

Climate Change Game for Class

Posted on December 26, 2008
Some of you who enjoy games in class might devise an improved version of this cap and trade game designed by the founder of Cleantech Blog carbon trading game link

Climate Change Books of 2008: Real Climate Roundup

Posted on December 23, 2008
Real Climate is, of course, one of the most authoritative blogs on climate change science. Here's what Real Climate has to say about 2008 books on climate change.Real Climate link As is usual, we have a brief round-up of books...

California to Create CEQA Exemptions for Construction Projects

Posted on December 23, 2008
E&E reports (Debra Kahn, E&E reporter) State Democratic leaders appear to be yielding to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's plan for easing environmental restrictions as a way to kick-start job-generating construction projects. Schwarzenegger (R) proposed exempting certain infrastructure projects from the California...

Cape Wind receives Mass DEP approval of undersea electric cables

Posted on December 23, 2008
Planet Ark reports that Cape Wind received permission yesterday to place its proposed undersea cables to transmit power to the mainland. The project would place 130 turbines about 4.7 miles off upscale Cape Cod and would supply enough power for...

Another green team reaction -- Nature

Posted on December 23, 2008
Published online 22 December 2008 | Nature | doi:10.1038/457010a Eric Hand & Alexandra Witze John Holdren, a leading voice on climate change at Harvard University, will serve as science adviser to US president-elect Barack Obama. And Jane Lubchenco, a strong...

ExxonMobil pays $ 6 million for spilling 15,000 gallons of diesel into Mystic River

Posted on December 23, 2008
BOSTON, MASS. - DOJ filed a criminal information today in federal court charging a wholly owned subsidiary of ExxonMobil Corporation with violating the criminal provisions of the Clean Water Act in connection with a spill of approximately 15,000 gallons of...

MacDonald Fiasco at FWS Forces Reconsideration of Critical Habitat for Endangered Bull Trout

Posted on December 23, 2008
The Bush administration yesterday told a federal court it would reconsider its stance on critical habitat for endangered bull trout. DOJ lawyers yesterday said that the administration is considering whether to continue defending a 2005 decision to reduce critical habitat...

CAIR Reinstated Pending EPA Revision of Rule

Posted on December 23, 2008
The D.C. Circuit decided today 12/23 decision to temporarily reinstate the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR),EPA CAIR webpage but the program to reduce power-plant emissions of NOx and SOx will need to be revised due to the court's finding of...

Here are some of the picks of Change.gov

Posted on December 23, 2008
The ?green dream team? Tuesday, December 16, 2008 03:07pm EST / Posted by Dave Rochelson President-elect Obama's picks for key members of his energy and environment team have not just drawn praise -- they've set off a wave of optimism...

More reaction on Obama's green team

Posted on December 23, 2008
Statement of Eileen Claussen President, Pew Center on Global Climate Change on President-Elect Obama's New Energy and Environment Appointments December 11, 2008 This is a team with a keen interest in addressing climate change, and the talent and skills to...

Reaction to Obama's green team

Posted on December 22, 2008
Planet Ark reports: President-elect Barack Obama's new "green dream team" is committed to battling climate change and ready to push for big policy reforms, in stark contrast with the Bush administration, environmental advocates said on Monday. "If this team can't...

Obama's choices for the green team -- pretty good showing

Posted on December 22, 2008
Obama named John Holdren, an energy and climate specialist, as the new White House science adviser, heading the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Holdren is a Harvard University physicist who has focused on the causes and consequences...

Know your source: American Council for Capital Formation contends that CO2 controls will conflict with job creation and economic stimulus plans

Posted on December 22, 2008
E E: Can President-elect Barack Obama successfully stimulate the economy, create jobs and reduce emissions? What are some of the pitfalls of pursuing a "green" stimulus? During today's OnPoint, Margo Thorning, senior vice president and chief economist at the...

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