Another dismal legislative session for clean energy in Texas
Not that it will come as a big surprise in Texas, but the Legislature as followed up a poor session for “clean” energy in 2009 with another similarly lackluster effort this year as lawmakers finish...
View ArticleCaribbean disturbance update: Probably already a depression, and the threat...
Chris Hebert, a hurricane forecaster at ImpactWeather in whom I have confidence, was kind enough to provide the following update on what is soon likely to become Tropical Storm Don. Watch the entire...
View ArticleIrene, now a major hurricane, continues to threaten U.S. population centers
Irene has strengthened impressively today, becoming a major hurricane with 120 mph winds and it’s probably not done intensifying. The NASA satellite image below captures Irene this morning just as it...
View ArticleHurricane Irene: Flooding, power loss probably the biggest threat
Hurricane Irene has weakened slightly today, and is now a Category 2 hurricane with 100-mph winds. The hurricane remains on track to hit the eastern half of North Carolina and then move up the Atlantic...
View ArticleWanna see a really cool map of the United States?
This is beyond cool. Note for those who assume everything I write has a political message: I don’t care that the website advocates for wind power. I personally believe there are a number of issues with...
View ArticleWeekly Weather: The first front is typically a harbinger of calm weather
Welcome to your Monday morning weather update, in which I’ll attempt to sum up the immediate past, present and future of weather on the bayou. PAST That first front of the fall season sure does feel...
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