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  • Global Warming: Alarmism Versus Denial

    Fossil fuel companies knew in 1979 that carbon dioxide emissions would cause the Earth to warm, creating undesirable consequences for the Earth. By 1981, the Exxon scientist concluded that the burning of fossil fuels could be catastrophic for some of the world’s population by 2030. The choice between huge profits and the possibility of harming… Read more

  • The 2015 Environmental Hall of Fame/Shame Winners

    The 2015 Environmental Hall of Fame and Hall of Shame contests were carried out on four websites and the votes were combined to determine those who had the most impact on the environment, good or ill. This article announces the 2015 winners and their prizes. Read more

  • Poll: Vote for the 2015 Hall Of Fame and Hall of Shame Candidates

    Voting is now open for the 2015 Hall of Fame and Hall of Shame Awards to determine those who have most affected the environment through their actions. A list of nominees and a poll for voting is given in this article. Please help select the winners. Read more

  • Is Global Warming a Religion?

    The United Church of Christ has recently adopted a strong statement encouraging environmental stewardship that is critical of fossil fuel companies. Though most mainstream denominations and religions have adopted similar statements, Dr.Stephen Carter criticizes their statement and hints that they are being hypocritical as they use fossil fuels. He claims that they are ignoring the… Read more

  • Should the U.S. Subsidize Fossil Fuel Companies?

    Though fossil fuel companies are some of the most profitable in the world, they receive upward of $750 billion in subsidies from the world’s governments. At a time when carbon emissions are continuing to rise and many countries are facing economic problems, it is time to examine whether these subsidies are really necessary. Read more

  • The Climate Change Denial Machine

    Though scientists tell us that the consequences of climate change will have serious consequences for the Earth and its inhabitants, little action has been taken to reduce our carbon emissions. The main reason for that is the effectiveness of the Climate Change Denial Machine which is explained in this article. Read more

  • Who's Responsible for High Gas Prices?

    During the presidential debates, Mitt Romney blamed the rising gasoline prices on President Obama’s policies. That idea is incorrect but it has been spread by his political party, political pundits who claim to be conservative, and certainly the oil companies who would profit from it. This article explains why that is not true. Read more