Daryl Hannah, the actress, and James Hansen, the NASA scientist, were among 31 people arrested as they protested against mining in West Virginia. State Police Sgt. Michael Baylous said all were released after being cited for impeding traffic and obstructing an officer after they blocked a road near a Massey Energy Co. subsidiary's coal processing plant. Another woman, who was among a crowd of mining industry supporters, was charged with misdemeanor battery, Baylous said.
State Police Sgt. Michael Baylous said all were released after being cited for impeding traffic and obstructing an officer after they blocked a road near a Massey Energy Co. subsidiary's coal processing plant.
Another woman, who was among a crowd of mining industry supporters, was charged with misdemeanor battery, Baylous said.
Coal mine struggles go back a long way in amurkan history. John Sayles' film Matewan is perhaps the best introduction. Highly recommended by this observer. Highest respect for John Sayles as filmmaker.
In other news, accompanying Daryl Hannah and James Hansen arrested on the protest line was the 92 year old patriarch of coal miner support in the US gubmint, Cong. Ken Hechler.
"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." - Anaïs Nin
"I started out as an activist, but I found it necessary to become a hellraiser. it's gonna need hellraisin'... "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." - Anaïs Nin
EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - The threat of dirty bombs, biowarfare and nuclear terrorism drew the attention of the European Union's executive on Wednesday (24 June), which proposed a policy package aimed at strengthening chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear security in the bloc. From theoretical worries that militant groups may one day acquire fissile material to launch an attack on civilians in Europe to the very real examples of the polonium poisoning of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko in 2006, the European Commission outlined an action plan to combat such attacks. Material from nuclear power plants can easily find its way into the hands of extremists, warn environmentalists The €100 million plan contains 133 measures that focus on making unauthorised access to CBRN materials as difficult as possible, as well developing the capability of detecting them instantly should the need arise. The commission also hopes to ensure that the EU and its member states are able to respond to a CBRN attack efficiently and then recover as rapidly as possible.
EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - The threat of dirty bombs, biowarfare and nuclear terrorism drew the attention of the European Union's executive on Wednesday (24 June), which proposed a policy package aimed at strengthening chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear security in the bloc.
From theoretical worries that militant groups may one day acquire fissile material to launch an attack on civilians in Europe to the very real examples of the polonium poisoning of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko in 2006, the European Commission outlined an action plan to combat such attacks.
Material from nuclear power plants can easily find its way into the hands of extremists, warn environmentalists
The €100 million plan contains 133 measures that focus on making unauthorised access to CBRN materials as difficult as possible, as well developing the capability of detecting them instantly should the need arise.
The commission also hopes to ensure that the EU and its member states are able to respond to a CBRN attack efficiently and then recover as rapidly as possible.
Arizona is now close to becoming the first state to outlaw climate change legislation. The state Senate voted Monday, 19-10 to approve a bill banning the Department of Environmental Quality from enacting or enforcing measures with language pertaining to climate change. The bill is now awaiting House approval. The bill will likely pass and be signed into law thanks to a switch in power. Formerly, Janet Napolitano (D) was governor of the state, but she left to join Barack Obama's Cabinet. Napolitano was replaced by Jan Brewer (R), who has not indicated a strong desire to support AGW theorists. If Senate Bill 1147 passes it will block rules passed by the DEQ that set harsher emission standards. The proposed increases were hastily pushed through by the former governor, despite complaints from industry leaders. It would also end work on "cap and trade" carbon legislation, which has been opposed by the utility industry. Such a scheme could help to raise power prices for the state's citizens significantly. A passage could also give the state means to challenge the federal government in court over the proposed Waxman-Markey bill, which would put over $1,600 in yearly costs on American citizens to cut carbon emissions. The legislation, which has also received criticism for potentially hurting farmers, is currently making its way through a Democrat controlled House and Senate, awaiting Barack Obama's approval.
The bill will likely pass and be signed into law thanks to a switch in power. Formerly, Janet Napolitano (D) was governor of the state, but she left to join Barack Obama's Cabinet. Napolitano was replaced by Jan Brewer (R), who has not indicated a strong desire to support AGW theorists.
If Senate Bill 1147 passes it will block rules passed by the DEQ that set harsher emission standards. The proposed increases were hastily pushed through by the former governor, despite complaints from industry leaders. It would also end work on "cap and trade" carbon legislation, which has been opposed by the utility industry. Such a scheme could help to raise power prices for the state's citizens significantly.
A passage could also give the state means to challenge the federal government in court over the proposed Waxman-Markey bill, which would put over $1,600 in yearly costs on American citizens to cut carbon emissions. The legislation, which has also received criticism for potentially hurting farmers, is currently making its way through a Democrat controlled House and Senate, awaiting Barack Obama's approval.
Paging King Canute.... keep to the Fen Causeway
The slowing economy has slashed demand for energy as factories shut down and fewer people drive to work or take leisure trips by car or plane. Benchmark crude for August delivery added 62 cents to $69.29 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. In London, Brent prices rose 71 cents to $69.04 a barrel on the ICE Futures exchange. The value of the dollar again is playing a strong role in the price of crude. Crude prices have fallen off after peaking above $73 a barrel earlier this month as the dollar strengthened. Most experts agree prices on Nymex, and at the local gas station, hit levels that weren't supported by meager demand for energy. They blame investment money that has flowed into the market, using oil as a hedge against inflation.
Benchmark crude for August delivery added 62 cents to $69.29 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. In London, Brent prices rose 71 cents to $69.04 a barrel on the ICE Futures exchange.
The value of the dollar again is playing a strong role in the price of crude.
Crude prices have fallen off after peaking above $73 a barrel earlier this month as the dollar strengthened. Most experts agree prices on Nymex, and at the local gas station, hit levels that weren't supported by meager demand for energy. They blame investment money that has flowed into the market, using oil as a hedge against inflation.
Speculators driving up the price of oil? Who would have thought it....
