Category Archives: Global Warming

What’s Wrong with This Energy-Saving Graphic?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

I’m all for energy conservation–at this point, the CO2 release situation (i.e., global warming) is so dire that anything buys us time. But there’s something wrong with this picture: (from here) It’s a house. A single, detached house. It’s worth … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy, Global Warming, Housing | 4 Comments

We Defeat Them When We Win: The Failure of Evidence and Rhetoric

Posted on October 25, 2011 by mikethemadbiologist

Having disagreed with Chris Mooney over this subject in the past, I’m pleasantly surprised to read this in a post about a quasi-former climate skeptic’s inability to debunk global warming (boldface mine): So whatever “data” come out, hard core “skeptics” … Continue reading →

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Our (Adult) Education Crisis Continues: When Will Journalists Take More Responsibility for a Misinformed Public

Posted on September 27, 2011 by mikethemadbiologist

(from here) I post that picture from CNN because it’s funny in a pathetic sort of way. But a NY Times column by Timothy Egan about conservative denialism engages in a more subtle error (boldface mine): The medical community was … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservatives, Education, Environment, Global Warming, News Media, Propaganda | 1 Comment

This Would Seem Something Educational Reformers Might Want to Do Something About

Posted on June 6, 2011 by mikethemadbiologist

Today’s lesson brought to you by Big Coal.
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Posted in Education, Energy, Environment, Global Warming, Propaganda | 2 Comments

What Is Really Required to Move to a Renewable Energy Future: The Lance Mannion Edition

Posted on April 3, 2011 by mikethemadbiologist

This is not going to be easy to fix. Not at all.
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Posted in Energy, Environment, Global Warming, Housing, Nukular Stuff, Oil, Transportation | 7 Comments

The Templeton Foundation: Lie Down with Templetons and End Up with Lawsuits Against ‘Climate Hawk’ Politicians

Posted on November 17, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

Or something. Maybe passionate climate hawks shouldn’t be working with those who hinder the election of climate hawk politicians? Just asking.
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Posted in Creationism, Environment, Funding, Global Warming | 5 Comments

Get Ready for the Coming War of Science: The Global Warming Panel Edition

Posted on October 8, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

If the Democrats lose the House, the greatest environmental problem of our generation will essentially be ignored. Again.
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Posted in Conservatives, Democrats, Environment, Fucking Morons, Global Warming | 12 Comments

Maybe the Sherrod Non-Scandal Will Help Put the Global Warming ‘Controversy’ in Context?

Posted on July 27, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

The Sherrod non-scandal exposes the M.O. of the right.
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Posted in Conservatives, Global Warming, The War on Science | 2 Comments

Michael Mann’s Hockey Stick Gets the Same Treatment As Bill Clinton’s Penis

Posted on May 7, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

Conservatives engaged in the same kind of assassination-by-discovery phase crap when they went after Clinton. It’s what they do.
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Posted in Conservatives, Global Warming, Pig Screwer | 9 Comments

Re the VA AG’s War on Science: Should Grant Reviewers Consider This?

Posted on May 3, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

Should the potential for political interference be included when considering the research environment?
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Posted in Conservatives, Fucking Morons, Funding, Global Warming, Microbiome, The War on Science | 12 Comments