The Opportunity That Isn’t Knocking

The Opportunity That Isn’t Knocking
blog.friendsofscience.org/2018/08/14/the-opportunity-that-isnt-knocking/

Here is a good analysis of the energy demand of the globe and the lack of impact from renewables in the supply matrix.

J

Facing $17 Billion in Fire Damages, Utility Company Blames Climate Change For Wildfires

https://climatechangedispatch.com/facing-17-billion-in-fire-damages-utility-company-blames-climate-change-for-wildfires/

I remember the phrase, "not my fault Mum."

J

Coup Update: Report: FBI Fires Peter Strzok

Report: FBI Fires Peter Strzok

https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/13/fbi-fires-peter-strzok/



It is about time.

J

Winged reptiles thrived before dinosaurs

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-45171201



Now here is something interesting.  Amazing how knowledge keeps expanding with good field work.
The fossil from the end of the Triassic period is just spectacular and tells us we need to do more research.  the title should say "thrived before cretaceous dinosaurs."

J

Coup Update: Trump Threatens to ‘Get Involved’ to Force FBI Release of Andrew McCabe’s Text Messages

Trump Threatens to ‘Get Involved’ to Force FBI Release of Andrew McCabe’s Text Messages

https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/11/trump-threatens-get-involved-force-fbi-release-mccabes-text-messages/

Looks like we have another bunch of nasty text messages to review.  I'll bet these FBI guys wish they had just used the phone.

J

Ford government silent on climate change plan as experts predict more torrential rain, floods

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/floods-toronto-climate-change-1.4777715

Correct me if I am wrong but shouldn't the knowing all CBC also predict a plague of locusts?

The end of the world is nigh!

J

Delingpole: Don’t Blame Trump for the California Wildfires – Blame Environmentalists!

https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/10/delingpole-dont-blame-trump-for-the-california-wildfires-blame-environmentalists/

Finally the voice of reason.  In addition to James' points in his article the problems are also just plain population growth pushing land development into the forest areas.  We see the same problems here in Canada where the forests are choked with "duff" ground material that has accumulated over time and is the tinder for wildfires. 

J