How Flying Saucers Could Save the World

Staff / Truthdig Mar 19, 2007 It may sound like science fiction, but researchers are working on a number of bizarre emergency plans to fight global warming, including a mock volcano that spews reflective dust and a solar shade made up of a trillion flying saucers. Scientists have been hesitant to discuss such "geoengineering" schemes, but they may be our only hope if humans fail to curb emissions or the crisis turns out to be worse than predicted. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Who Are You Calling a Gas Guzzler?

Staff / Truthdig Feb 17, 2007 Although California has a reputation for smog-choked freeways and self-indulgent excess, the Golden State consumes less energy per capita than any other state in the union. What's the secret? A combination of tough regulation and high prices. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Global Climate Pact Wins Approval

Staff / Truthdig Feb 16, 2007 A British-led group of legislators from around the world has agreed to a nonbinding declaration meant to lay the groundwork for a Kyoto Protocol replacement. While the statement will have no enforceability, organizers hope the agreement will spur momentum after U.N. talks stalled in November. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

EU Gets Tough on Environmental Crime

Staff / Truthdig Feb 9, 2007 The European Union is about to unveil plans to further criminalize anti-environmental behavior, allowing the courts to imprison violators responsible for negligent pollution, among other crimes. The policy change demonstrates the growing power of the European Commission over member states. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bad News From Global Warming Experts

Staff / Truthdig Feb 1, 2007 The most authoritative climate change panel, with 2,500 scientists from 130 countries, is expected to project the biggest change in average temperatures in thousands of years. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change believes that even if governments manage to stabilize greenhouse gas emissions, oceans will continue to rise for at least 1,000 years. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Annie Nelson on the ‘Fuel That Doesn’t Kill Us’

Joshua Scheer / Truthdig Jan 29, 2007 Annie Nelson, wife of Willie Nelson and co-chairperson of the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance, speaks to Truthdig about stomaching the State of the Union and the myth that alternative fuels are years away. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Podcast: Alternative Energy, the State of the Union and More

Staff / Truthdig Jan 27, 2007 Robert Scheer joins Truthdig contributors James Harris and Joshua Scheer for a conversation on the State of the Union, alternative energy, Nancy Pelosi, Iraq and more. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Al Gore for President?

Staff / Truthdig Jan 24, 2007 After years of speculation about whether Al Gore will seek the presidency in 2008, a number of self-described grass-roots Democrats have given up waiting and launched a campaign to pressure the former vice president into running. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Shark Swallows Then Rejects Diver

Staff / Truthdig Jan 24, 2007 A three-meter-long white pointer shark swallowed an Australian diver headfirst, up to his torso, only to discover that it couldn't stand the taste. The dissatisfied shark then spat out Eric Nerhus, who experts believe was mistaken for a seal. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Pelosi Wants Energy Independence Laws by July 4th

Staff / Truthdig Jan 19, 2007 A day before the House voted to end subsidies to the oil industry, Nancy Pelosi announced the formation of a committee on energy independence and global warming. The speaker set a deadline of July 4th for "a package of legislation to truly declare our energy independence." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Do You Heart Huckabee?

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jan 16, 2007 Former Arkansas governor and presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee, a Baptist evangelical who is keeping loyal distance from Bush on the war, may just pull off the hat trick of blending religious conservatism with policy pragmatism. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

New York Blames New Jersey for Stench

Staff / Truthdig Jan 11, 2007 After a mysterious odor blanketed Manhattan this week, New Yorkers immediately turned to the usual suspect, blaming New Jersey for the sulfurous smell. The Garden State was not amused, particularly since there's no hard evidence, as of yet, that the origin was in New Jersey. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )