French geophysicist dissects global warming theories (Video)

Posted on April 4, 2011 by energyprbe

(April 4, 2011) Professor Vincent Courtillot, one of France’s top scientists, dissects global warming theories by using real data rather than relying entirely on computer models. This excellent 32 minute lecture touches on global cooling, the role of the sun, Climategate, and the Hockey Stick graph. Most of this lecture is accessible to the science-oriented layman. Many without a science orientation will also find it helpful in understanding broad global warming themes. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: In Icebergs’ secret lives, they counter global warming effects

Posted on April 2, 2011 by energyprbe

(April 2, 2011) Icebergs breaking loose from the arctic is just a part of nature, not a sign of catastrophic global warming. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: Dams are worse

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Other News Sources

(April 2, 2011) While many believe that nuclear is the most dangerous source of electricity, the designation actually belongs to major hydroelectric dams. Continue reading →

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Podcast: Lawrence Solomon on radiation in Japan

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Lawrence Solomon

(April 1, 2011) Lawrence Solomon joins Financial Post reporters Eric Lam and John Shmuel for the FP Big Picture podcast. Continue reading →

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Green energy blues (video)

Posted on April 1, 2011 by energyprbe

(April 1, 2011) Opposition to green energy has become the biggest grass roots environmental movement since the anti-nuclear movement.  Below is a video, accompanied by a song written about the downside of windmills. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: Global warming ranks dead last, says Gallup

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Lawrence Solomon

(March 31, 2011)  According to a new Gallup poll, Americans consider global warming to be the least important environmental issue. Continue reading →

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You can trust Japan’s radiation data, says Greenpeace

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Lawrence Solomon

(March 30, 2011) Greenpeace and the Japanese authorities should be providing the public with both sides of the radiation debate, to let them decide for themselves if they are best off evacuating their homes.

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Japan crisis won’t deter N.B. nuclear plans: premier

Posted on March 29, 2011 by energyprbe

(March 29, 2011)  The premier of New Brunswick says he has no concerns about resuming the Province’s nuclear power generation.  However, Energy Probe’s Norm Rubin says that the Point Lepreau nuclear plant will continue to be a safety hazard, even after costly refurbishments.

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Norm Rubin: Thorium not the miracle solution nuclear advocates claim it is

Posted on March 29, 2011 by energyprbe

(March 29, 2011) Energy Probe director of nuclear research Norm Rubin in the Toronto Star and The Week discussing why thorium is not the solution to the high costs of nuclear energy. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: Some Plutonium for Pluto

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Lawrence Solomon

(March 28, 2011) Energy Probe executive director Lawrence Solomon argues that a little plutonium may actually be good for you. Continue reading →

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