Tag Archives: greenhouse gas

Did Climate Change Cause This Storm?

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Toasty

The question “did climate change cause this unusual weather event” is frequently asked.  In almost all cases the answer is “no”!  But, if the the question is “did climate change contribute to this unusual, or extreme, weather event” the answer … Continue reading →

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U.S. Federal Government to Reduce GHG Emissions by 28% by 2020.

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Toasty

On January 29, 2010 President Obama today announced that the Federal Government will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 28 percent by 2020.  While the base year was not specified in the press release (below) it is elsewhere defined as 2008, … Continue reading →

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Cap and Trade – An Expensive Folly?

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Toasty

World-wide, business has always tried to “externalize” their costs, whenever and wherever possible passing costs on to the public.  This has been especially true of the waste resulting from the manufacture and use of goods produced.  Business has been able … Continue reading →

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Greenhouse Gases – EPA News Release

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Toasty

EPA Finds Greenhouse Gases Pose Threat to Public Health, Welfare / Proposed Finding Comes in Response to 2007 Supreme Court Ruling Release date: 04/17/2009 (Washington, D.C. – April 17, 2009) After a thorough scientific review ordered in 2007 by the … Continue reading →

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