by Jarrett Stepman A riot is an ugly thing. The anarchical mayhem in the streets of Paris in recent days paint a picture of a fractured society with deep-seated problems—a breakdown of the fragile yet essential rule of law. – 70% of French voters believe democracy doesn't work well…
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Ocasio-Cortez Sees Global Warming as Way to Push Social and Racial Agenda
by Michael Bastasch Democratic Congresswoman-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said the “Green New Deal” plan she supports would be used to achieve liberal “economic, social and racial justice” goals along with fighting global warming. “We can use the transition to 100 percent energy as the vehicle to truly deliver…
Read MoreMacron Bails on Climate Summit as France Melts Down Over High Gas Taxes
by Chris White French President Emmanuel Macron made his way back to France Sunday as protesters turn the streets of Paris upside down over sky-high gas taxes designed to fight global warming. Officials are considering declaring a state of emergency to deal with the unrest. Macron returned from his trip in…
Read MoreOcasio-Cortez, Activists Occupy Nancy Pelosi’s Office And Demand A Green New Deal
by Michael Bastash A group of young environmental activists occupied House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office with a list of demands, including one that Democrats support what they’re calling a “Green New Deal.” Activists began their “sit in” at Pelosi’s Capitol Hill office on Tuesday morning, wearing matching t-shirts…
Read MoreJerry Brown Blames Those Who Deny Global Warming for Deadly Wildfires
by Michael Bastasch California Gov. Jerry Brown said “those who deny” man-made global warming are “definitely contributing” to the deadly, devastating wildfires forcing thousands of residents out of their homes. Brown made the comments during a Sunday press conference where he warned that global warming created a “new abnormal”…
Read MoreTrump Called Out the ‘Political Agenda’ Surrounding Global Warming; Scientists and the Media Aren’t Happy
by Michael Bastasch President Donald Trump pushed back on suggestions from “60 Minutes” host Lesley Stahl that Hurricane Michael was somehow proof of man-made global warming, also claiming that climate scientists have a political agenda. Early in the interview, Stahl said he’s fantasized “the hurricane situations” changed Trump’s mind…
Read MoreA New Report Details How Nonprofits Are Funneling Millions To Democratic Governors To Further Their Global Warming Agenda
by Michael Bastach California Governor Jerry Brown’s upcoming global warming activist summit is part of an effort to funnels millions of dollars from nonprofits to state politicians to advance a liberal climate agenda, according to a new report. Brown’s so-called “Global Climate Action Summit” begins on Wednesday, and is…
Read MoreThousands March Through The Streets To Protest ‘Climate Crisis’
by Jason Hopkins Thousands of environmental activists participated in marches around the world Saturday, calling on their governments to end fossil fuel production and embrace renewable energy. Dubbed the “Rise for Climate” movement, thousands of environmentalists took to the streets to demand an end to the fossil fuel industry,…
Read MoreAnalysis: Why NYT’s Latest Attempt To Scare Readers About Global Warming Is A ‘Waste Of Time’
by Michael Bastasch – The New York Times teamed up with climate scientists to produce a graphic purporting to show an increase in hot days. – However, it’s not actually showing that, but instead TheNYT’s graphic shows an average based on climate models. – When compared to the observed temperature record,…
Read More‘This Is Not Science:’ Scientist Rips Into The Latest Attempt To Blame Wildfires On Global Warming
by Michael Bastasch – The Associated Press claims that “science says” global warming increases the area of western U.S. land scorched by wildfires every year. – Climate scientist Cliff Mass noted AP’s simple correlation is not “science” and misses other key drivers of fires. – It’s similar to another report…
Read MorePrinceton Physicist Points Out The Obvious: The ‘Climate Denier’ Label Is Meant To Cast ‘Me As A Nazi Apologist’
by Michael Bastach Some scientists and activists no longer want their critics to be called “skeptics,” but Princeton University Physicist William Happer said “climate denier” is meant to denigrate those critical of claims of catastrophic man-made global warming. The term “denier” is “designed to cast me and others like…
Read MoreWatchdog Group Launches Website Exposing Intimate Aspects Of Enviro-Led Climate Litigation
by Chris White A Washington, D.C.-based watchdog group is launching an online archive giving the public a sneak-peek at how state attorneys general and activists conspired to engage in climate litigation against energy companies. ClimateLitigationWatch will publish documents involving court cases against the energy industry. The group’s website also offers the first searchable…
Read MoreStudy: Climate Change ‘Skeptics’ Are More Eco-Friendly Than ‘Alarmists’
by Jason Hopkins A recently released study suggests those less concerned with climate change practice more eco-friendly habits than those who are more alarmed about the issue. In an April study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, University of Michigan psychology graduate student Michael Hall researched the behavioral differences between people…
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