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Feds reject toll road that would have cut through state park, ruined surfing

The U.S. Commerce Department ruled against construction of a toll road this week that would have cut through California’s San Onofre State Park, potentially disturbed endangered species, and destroyed the bitchin’ waves at a popular surfing spot. In a last-ditch attempt to resuscitate the road after a slapdown by the state’s coastal commission, proponents had […]

Power from stationary bikes to light up Times Square New Year’s sign

As part of the effort to green New Year’s festivities in Times Square, battery maker Duracell has set up a “power lodge” nearby where volunteers can take a turn on stationary bikes that will power the “2009” sign marking arrival of the new year after the infamous illuminated ball drops. So far, only about 95 […]

Not all fermented dairy products are created equal

In Checkout Line, Lou Bendrick cooks up answers to reader questions about how to green their food choices and other diet-related quandaries. Lettuce know what food worries keep you up at night. Blessed are the cheese makers. Dear Checkout Line, In our search to eat local, we’ve uncovered some lovingly handmade local cheeses. They certainly […]

Climate uncertainty is a reason to take action and Fred Singer makes big bucks

Links: DotEarth links to an interview with economist Gary Yohe about, among other things, uncertainty. Here’s the money quote: e360: You’ve written recently about uncertainty over the future impacts of climate change and how that plays a role in discouraging action in reducing greenhouse gases. How do you spur world action on this issue when […]

It’s important that we preserve winter

Otherwise where would puppies find snow to romp in?

WMO: ‘Overall [Arctic] ice volume was less than that in any other year’

“Arctic Ice Volume Lowest Ever as Globe Warms: UN,” is how Reuters reported it today. Sorry I missed that in my earlier post on the 2008 report from the World Meteorological Organization, but it was buried deep in the press release (see below). Note that the WMO is making a stronger statement than the National […]

Report from AGU meeting: One meter sea-level rise by 2100 ‘very likely’

Why so many geophysics-related posts this week? First, all of the major groups that track temperature and climate put out their news-making annual reports this week — and I don’t think the media is doing a terribly good job of focusing on the important issues. Second, this week, the American Geophysical Union has its big […]

John Holdren reportedly to be named science adviser

Science magazine is reporting, “Strong indications are that President-elect Barack Obama has picked physicist John Holdren to be the president’s science adviser.” I have known Holdren for over a decade and have discussed energy/climate issues with him many times. He probably has more combined expertise on both climate science and clean energy technology than any […]

Obama’s labor pick talks green jobs

Here’s Rep. Hilda Solis (D-Calif.), Obama’s pick to head the Department of Labor, talking about green jobs:

An elasticity literature review

I’ve done a lot of useful work on elasticity over the years. The following word file [doc] gathers the literature reviews I’ve put together, for your convenience.