So the Gulf Stream conveyor could stop in a few years after the arctic ice and greenland glaciers melt? Evidently yes, as this recenty retrieved Greenland ice core data shows. What could be a more catastrophic weather condition than massive flooding and storm surge followed by glacial conditions overtaking large population centers like NYC?   more »

So far high prices are helping to focus on alternatives to gas guzzling. . But this offshore drilling issue shows just how touchy this is. If we are seen as taking satisfaction in the pain at the pump, we could lose this election. Concentrating on price is the way to defeat the GOP tactics. The Rovian tactic of tarring the eco-minded as anti-economy. Voters can see through it if we help by staying on message.   more »