There is nothing new under the sun, except for maybe this weird hyper-environmentalist song about reducing cow farts, purposely created and filmed as part of a sustainability ad campaign for Burger King.
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Burger King Claims to Reduce Cow Farts in Bizarre New Video
AOC and John Kerry Will Lead Biden Climate Change Panel
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders for president, but now she’s working with former VP Biden’s presidential campaign.
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The ‘Eco-Right’ — Global Warming Fanaticism In A Conservative Wrapper
Few have heard of the “eco-Right” — so-called conservatives who support the Left’s global warming policie — but it’s arguably the biggest threat to the future of the conservative movement. These groups may call themselves “free market” environmentalists, but they preach the religion of manmade global warming with the same fervor...
Be wary of computer models and subsequent interventions
Modeling can analyze data about complex systems and make predictions. But the predictive value of computer modeling is hampered by the fact that models are only as good as the assumptions and statistics behind them.
Biden Attacks Energy Sector: No More Drilling, No New Fracking
2020 Democratic presidential hopeful former Vice President Joe Biden moved to the left during Tuesday’s debate. He did this despite having a decent lead over Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT).
Biden may have damaged his chances in key swing states by going after the energy sector.
Airlines Flying Empty “Ghost” Flights During Coronavirus Outbreak to Avoid Losing Flight Spots
This is bureaucracy at its finest (or worst).
With the coronavirus prompting many to stay in their own germy homes, airlines are wasting thousands of gallons of jet fuel flying empty flights in order to hold their flight slots.
New Policy at UCLA Will Ban All Single-Use Plastic Items
This one of those times when the climate change movement intersects with the nanny state.
Campus Reform reports:
UCLA BANS all single-use plastics
UCLA announced it will ban single-use plastics in order to reduce the university’s impact on the environment.
The new policy will ultimately remove all single-use...
Environmental Group at Harvard Promises ‘Escalation’ if Their Demands Aren’t Met
This sounds a bit like a threat, doesn’t it? Will the Harvard administration respond?
The College Fix reports:
Harvard environmental group promises ‘escalation’ if demands not met
An environmental group at Harvard University has promised an “escalation”...
Extinction Rebellion Ruins a Lawn at Trinity College, Cambridge, to Protest Fossil Fuels
Nothing shows you care about the environment like destroying a green space, right?
The Daily Caller reports:
Environmental Protestors Dig Up College Lawn To Protest Fossil Fuels
An international organization of environmental...
Architect of Trump’s Paris Climate Accord exit may return to EPA as chief of staff
President Donald Trump’s not only shaking up Washington, D.C. by his firings (e.g., the mass termination of National Security Council members).
Sinking Warren: Green New Deal Not Enough, We Also Need a ‘Blue New Deal’
During a recent campaign stop in Virginia, Elizabeth Warren praised the ‘Green New Deal’ but suggested it just doesn’t go far enough. She also wants a ‘Blue New Deal’ to save the oceans.
Dartmouth Allows Paid Activist to Campaign for Green New Deal in Classes
College Republicans should try to do this with a campus carry activist just to see how the school reacts.
The College Fix reports:
Dartmouth lets Green New Deal activist crash classes to campaign
Dartmouth College has allowed a paid left-wing activist to proselytize in classrooms for months in spite of the fact that she’s...
Prof Argues for Human Extinction to Save the Planet
When someone suggests this, there is only one appropriate response. You first.
The College Fix reports:
To save the planet, end the human race, professor argues
It’s been a few years since The College Fix has reported on scholar Patricia MacCormack. Last we met up with her, she’d given a guest lecture at UC...
Professor Offers to Turn off the Heat After Students Protest Fossil Fuels
This professor deserves some kind of award for common sense. It’s a shame we don’t hear of this happening more often.
The Blaze reports:
Students: We demand the school sell its stock in fossil fuels. Professor: I can’t do that, but I’ll turn off the gas heating for you.
A professor at St. John’s...
Elizabeth Warren Transferred Oil-and-Gas Investments to Her Children To Protect Her ‘Green’ Political Profile
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) campaigns as an environmental activist, supporting the completely insane Green New Deal and stating that she will ban fracking on her first day in office.
San Francisco Restaurants Adding “Climate Change” Surcharge to Bill
Despite its reputation as a tourist draw, San Francisco saw more than 400 restaurants closed during 2019.
Drama Prof Laments the Difficulty of Writing Plays About Climate Change
Maybe this shouldn’t be the focus for students who are paying to study theater. I’m just thinking out loud, here.
The College Fix reports:
Drama professor says writing plays about...
