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400 ppm and the rising cost of climate change

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Last week brought some sobering news from the Mauna Loa Observatory where the Keeling family has been dutifully recording atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide since 1958. On May 9, measured concentrations surpassed 400 parts per million (ppm). [1] Of course, … Continue reading →

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An Important, and Sometimes Overlooked, Energy Efficiency Tool

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

The developing world will account for a huge share of the growth in energy demand in the future. But, if the rising demand is met with energy-efficient technologies – everything from efficient appliances for first-time purchasers to efficient industrial processes … Continue reading →

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Looking for warmer weather? Be careful what you wish for.

Here in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this past March has been anything but spring-like. Even by our standards, we’ve had more than our fair share of cold, wind, and snow. And now winter seems to be extending itself into April…after a … Continue reading →

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Lomborg vs. Obama

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

Bjorn Lomborg has a history of getting under environmentalists’ skin. His most recent op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, in which he labels Obama a climate alarmist based on a few sentences from his inaugural address, is likely to provoke more anger … Continue reading →

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Doha Schmoha

Posted on December 9, 2012 by

On Saturday another wildly unsuccessful round of climate negotiations concluded with applying a band aid to solve the rapidly accelerating climate problem. The 1997 Kyoto accord was extended to 2020. If you think this is a good thing, you are … Continue reading →

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Tipping Points and the Social Cost of Carbon

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

Economists talk about something called the “social cost of carbon.” Here’s the basic idea: You may pay for the gas you put in your car, but when you burn it, you emit carbon dioxide, which imposes costs on the rest … Continue reading →

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