We must not tolerate the same pathetic GW Bush strategy of accepting the alleged AGW science but rejecting so-called solutions -Marc Morano I am as surprised as anyone, but I actually agree with the above quote from Marc Morano. Of course not in the way Morano would like. No, he is angry that politicians accept…

Far too often economists are pitted against environmentalist, when in reality basic economic theory supports strong action on global warming and other environmental issues. The sooner the wider environmental community realizes this the sooner real progress will be made. (h/t Michael Tobis)

From a very uplifting article on the conservative website FrumForum by D.R. Tucker we get a clear, concise conservative/libertarian argument to tackle our GHG emissions: conservatives and libertarians should strongly support regulation to reduce carbon pollution, since pollution by one entity invariably infringes upon the rights of others (including property rights), and no entity has…

The situation at the Fukushima Daiichi is not good. The situation is so chaotic that reporting even basic facts about what is happening is difficult, though that situation seems to be getting better each day. Understanding those facts is another matter entirely. What is the worst case scenario? Who knows, but it wont be pretty….

Global warming has been legislated out of existence: House Republicans rejected amendments offered Tuesday by Democrats that called on Congress to accept the scientific consensus that climate change is occurring, it is caused in large part by human activity and it is a threat to human health. The amendments, offered at an Energy and Commerce…

Much has recently been written on various climate blogs about the problem with journalism. But I think this is the crux of the issue: Passive news reporting that doesn’t attempt to resolve factual disputes in politics may have detrimental effects on readers, new research suggests. The study found that people are more likely to doubt…

It has been a long time since the last episode was published. Not since last year were your ears subjected to the sound of my voice, and surely you are all grateful for the reprieve… Well I have some terrible news: I have a new episode in the works and it should be out next…

It took much longer than it should have, but all the show notes have been released. Go check them out for links containing background information and generally more information than any sane person would want.

It took lots of hard work, but I finally did it. I finally made it. I am officially a big shot. I have a new swagger in my walk. What catapulted me to stardom? It was none other than the world famous Michigan Skeptics Association, and the brilliant Chris Lindsey, who interviewed me last week. And now…

First of all, I have to apologize. My summer Hiatus wasn’t supposed to be this long. But things have been hectic around here and even though I wish that Irregular Climate could be my number one priority, it can’t. It doesn’t pay the bills. So it has been forced on the back-burner, and the next…