Author Archives: Kit Stolz

Sceptics trumpet “climate science crisis” story…that supports global warming

The most popular of denier sites, Watts Up with That, trumpets a major article in Der Spiegel, Germany's most influential magazine, about the controversy in climate science. The article puts what sounds like spin on a lot of quotes, and claims that Dr. Phil Jones, at the heart of the so-called climategate controversy, is "finished."Continue reading “Sceptics trumpet “climate science crisis” story…that supports global warming”

Antichrist: Don’t blame me for Fed gov actions

In an exclusive interview with the Ojai Post, the Antichrist spoke out against militia groups and "other bad actors" who are arming themselves against his reappearance on earth and said he had nothing to do with the Federal government. "Don't blame me if the FBI is on your case, because you're a acting like anContinue reading “Antichrist: Don’t blame me for Fed gov actions”

No good deed goes unpunished — this time, by mudsnails

A well-intentioned water quality team backed by a prominent environmental group may have inadvertently introduced an overwhelmingly pestilent invasive species to Southern California. That's at the heart of an excellent story from Jill Leovy at the Los Angeles Times yesterday.  Mudsnails now infest the Malibu Creek, Trancas Creek, Ramirez Creek and Solstice Creek watersheds. They'veContinue reading “No good deed goes unpunished — this time, by mudsnails”

“Follow your path, provided it goes up” — Pierre Boulez

Wise words from the great Pierre Boulez, in a lovely profile written by Mark Swed of The Los Angeles Times. How pleasant to hear the witty, thoughtful, bold Boulez speak out, mostly about music, but also about modernity, individuality, aging — on and on. Some folks deserve their fame; he's one. Let's call this theContinue reading ““Follow your path, provided it goes up” — Pierre Boulez”

How was that El Nino for you, SoCal?

Emily Green's Chance of Rain posts on the rainy season we had, and our usual dry six months to come, going to Bill Patzert for the meteorolgical crux. In response to a question, the famous forecaster from JPL/NASA said: After the Vernal Equinox (lMarch 20th), the Northern Hemisphere begins to rapidly warm up. This expands theContinue reading “How was that El Nino for you, SoCal?”

Business “Study” of CA’s Global Warming Law Bunk, Experts Say

When the word "study" is used to describe an analysis prepared by two professors at an accredited university, one expects a certain standard of thought and fairness. So it's genuinely shocking to discover that a "study" looking at California's ground-breaking global warming law, AB 32, by two professors at Sacramento State is so flawed asContinue reading “Business “Study” of CA’s Global Warming Law Bunk, Experts Say”

National Academy of Sciences backs bio opinions in Delta

Over at John Fleck's shop in Albuquerque, the reporter looks at the release of a National Academy of Sciences report on the Delta. The unavoidable news is that the panel concluded that restrictions on pumping to save the endangered Delta Smelt were "scientifically justified," and said so numerous times in the report. But to noContinue reading “National Academy of Sciences backs bio opinions in Delta”

Republicans predict “Armageddon” and “ruin” for nation

Karl Rove, the infamous Republican strategist, all but froths at the mouth this morning on This Week, saying that it's a "gigantic disaster." Meanwhile John Boehner, the House minority leader, said that it was "Armageddon" and the change to come will "ruin our country," according to Fox News. Could this be what they're talking about?Continue reading “Republicans predict “Armageddon” and “ruin” for nation”