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Dot Earth Blog: The Silent Partner Behind the Shale Energy Boom – Taxpayers

A closer look at the public investments behind the private success of a shale-fracking pioneer. Link to article –  Dot Earth Blog: The Silent Partner Behind the Shale Energy Boom – Taxpayers ; ;Related ArticlesThe Silent Partner Behind the Shale Energy Boom – TaxpayersFight Over Plan for Natural Gas Port Off Long IslandNew Tools for Keeping the Lights On ;

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Dot Earth Blog: A Song for the Fallen on Independence Day

A musical look at the storied past and uncertain future of the last resting place of fallen American heroes. Visit site: Dot Earth Blog: A Song for the Fallen on Independence Day Related Articles A Song for the Fallen on Independence Day National Briefing | Religion: Church Dropping Fossil Fuel Investments Full Planet, Empty Plates: Chapter 4. Food or Fuel?

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Renewable Agriculture

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Renewable Agriculture

Posted 4 June 2013 in

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A recent study out of Rice University has predicted hardship for biofuel production as a result of climate change. While we agree that fossil fuel-induced climate change will indeed wreak havoc on agriculture writ large, it’s important to clear up a few points from this study. The paper claims that because our climate will become increasingly harsh and unpredictable, we will not be able to grow as many crops and what we do produce will need more water. But what these researchers don’t account for is the innovation that America’s farmers have shown each and every year in dealing with unforgiving weather patterns. Instead of hypothesizing about what farming will look like in 40 years, let’s look at what we’ve done in the past to inform our predictions of what will happen in the future.

We have been in drought for years, and that should have hurt production. But according to this report by Field to Market, which looked at 1980-2011, we’ve been handling it well:

Production is up: corn production has doubled
Land use is down: we use 1/3 less land to produce a bushel of corn
Water use is down: just 13% of the nation’s cropland is irrigated, and for corn that is irrigated, water use has been cut in half

Through the ingenuity and forward thinking of America’s farmers, we’ve increased production, decreased the amount of land it takes to grow, and are more efficient with our water resources than ever before. All of this progress has been in the midst of devastating drought that should have resulted in the opposite happening. We have done it before, and we’ll do it again.

But never mind that the study doesn’t account for bettering technology and practices, the study looks forward for 40 years to criticize the RFS, a policy which only has increasing volumetric targets for biofuel for the next nine years. It’s clear that a study working on a timeline that is so far from synching up with the policy it is aimed to criticize cannot be taken seriously.

In sum, farmers are getting more efficient in all aspects of crop production, and you can count on that trend to continue.

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Dot Earth Blog: More on a Sensitive Climate Question

A fresh look at studies finding a less potent warming from the continuing buildup of greenhouse gases. From:  Dot Earth Blog: More on a Sensitive Climate Question ; ;Related ArticlesMore on a Sensitive Climate QuestionDot Earth Blog: My Lucky StrokeDot Earth Blog: Fresh Analysis of the Pace of Warming and Sea-Level Rise ;

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Milestone Nears on Curve Charting the Human Imprint on the Atmosphere

A famous curve of carbon dioxide levels is close to passing a milestone. Excerpt from:   Milestone Nears on Curve Charting the Human Imprint on the Atmosphere ; ;Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: Observed Earth: A New View of the SkyDot Earth Blog: Extreme Weather in a Warming World, and the American MindDot Earth Blog: A Google Duo and Media Maven Explore a Hyper-Connected Planet ;

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A Cool But Splendid Spring in the Northeast

A short walk on a beautiful spring day. View original:   A Cool But Splendid Spring in the Northeast Related ArticlesStudy Charts 2,000 Years of Continental Climate ChangesSustaining Cities on a Crowding PlanetA Photographer’s Focus Shifts from Suffering to Serenity

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An Earth Day Thought: Litter Matters

The impacts of careless disposal of plastic trash on display. See the article here:  An Earth Day Thought: Litter Matters Related ArticlesArctic Nations Seek Common Management of Fishing as Open Water SpreadsBasketball Giant Keeps Pressing China on Rhinos and IvoryA Child’s Video Tour of Her Family’s Garden

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Scientists See Cruelty in Killing Method Used in Japan’s Dolphin Roundup

A peer-reviewed analysis finds the killing method used on dolphins in a Japanese town is far from humane. Link:   Scientists See Cruelty in Killing Method Used in Japan’s Dolphin Roundup Related ArticlesThe Fire Hose: Mink Exports, Planetary Limits, Nuclear BenefitsKnowosphere at Work: Farmer-to-Farmer Video Advice Boosting YieldsSurvey Finds Most Republicans Seek Action on Climate Change

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Scientists See Cruelty in Killing Method Used in Japan’s Dolphin Roundup

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Our statement on the release of President Barack Obama’s energy blueprint

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Our statement on the release of President Barack Obama’s energy blueprint

Posted 15 March 2013 in

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We commend President Obama’s commitment to move America toward oil alternatives – the best way to reduce pain at the pump and address climate change.

The Energy Security Trust Fund is a major step in this direction, and cost-effective, homegrown renewable fuel will play a central role. The initiative could not come at a better time, as gas prices and global temperatures are on the rise, and the oil industry is redoubling its efforts to block alternatives.

In 2012, 13 billion gallons of domestic, renewable fuel were blended into the American fuel supply, not only contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions by 13% nationally, but also employing over 380,000 Americans. Further innovation and growth of renewable fuel will continue to lower gas prices, reduce harmful emissions and protect us from volatile oil markets.

Renewable fuel is a key facet in President Obama’s energy strategy and the renewable fuel industry is united and ready to contribute to those aims.

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A Communications Scholar Analyzes Bill McKibben’s Path on Climate

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