Guest smack-down by David Middleton HENRY FARRELLSCIENCE08.02.1909:00 AMDON’T ASK HOW TO PAY FOR CLIMATE CHANGE. ASK WHO LAST WEEK, CNN announced plans to host a climate crisis town hall with the Democratic presidential candidates on September 4. MSNBC scheduled a multiday climate change forum with the presidential hopefuls later that month. In both venues, some version of the perpetual question…
By Chris Horner and Victoria Toensing The State Energy and Environmental Impact Center, a group created by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2017, is hiring and placing lawyers in the offices of state attorneys general. The mission of the group, which is led by a former Interior Department official and housed at…
Guest essay by Eric Worrall “Sombre speeches by government officials at regular conferences are not leading to meaningful action.” UN expert condemns failure to address impact of climate change on poverty GENEVA (25 June 2019) – Climate change will have the greatest impact on those living in poverty, but also threatens democracy and human rights,…
Guest essay by Eric Worrall Guardian author Kate Aronoff acknowledges the help to the climate cause Michael Bloomberg has provided, but she still wants to strip him of his wealth. The problem with billionaires fighting climate change? The billionaires Kate AronoffTue 11 Jun 2019 16.00 AEST It’s great that philanthropists are pouring money into environmental causes.…
Guest essay by Eric Worrall According to The Guardian, Australia’s reputation amongst Pacific islanders is at rock bottom because we haven’t made enough effort on climate change – though providing lots of aid money would help repair that reputation. Australia’s standing in Pacific has plummeted because of our climate change failure It’s about the very…
Guest essay by Eric Worrall Democrat Presidential wannabe Jay Inslee seems to believe if the government spends enough money, and encourages poor people with dubious credit history to take on lots of subsidised low interest debt, the economy will boom forever. An Evergreen Economy for America Investing in Good Jobs, Clean Energy & Modern Infrastructure…
Guest essay by Eric Worrall The executive overview is a little vague about IMF intentions, but the report is very clear about what they think should be done with the money – funding the $100 billion / year climate pledge, kicking in additional money ($6 trillion / year) and governments using the carbon tax revenue…
Guest essay by Eric Worrall According to the United Nations Children’s Fund report A Gathering Storm, lots of money is required to save millions of Bangladeshi children from the carbon monster. Climate change threatens lives and futures of over 19 million children in Bangladesh UNICEF report calls for urgent action to keep children safe and…
Guest essay by Eric Worrall h/t Dr. Willie Soon – According to Bloomberg President Trump wants to slash $1.6 billion off federal subsidies for renewable energy. Trump Again Seeks Deep Cuts in Renewable Energy Funding By Ari Natter7 March 2019, 19:00 GMT+10 Updated on 8 March 2019, 03:01 GMT+10 … The official, who spoke on the condition of…
Guest essay by Eric Worrall Aussie Prime Minister Scott Morrison appears to be trying to play both sides, promoting coal plants and emissions reduction at the same time. Scott Morrison announces $2b Climate Solutions Fund to reduce Australia’s emissions By political reporter Jade Macmillan Prime Minister Scott Morrison will today launch a new pre-election climate…