Coral reefs, the rain forest of the ocean, are home for one-third of the species of the sea. Coral reefs are under stress for several reasons, including warming of the ocean, but especially because of ocean acidification, a direct effect of added carbon dioxide. Ocean life dependent on carbonate shells and skeletons is threatened by dissolution as the ocean becomes more acid.

We have known since the 1800s that carbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere. The right amount keeps the climate conducive to human life.

The danger is that the compromises and special interests inherent in Kyoto-style targets and cap-and-trade will be accepted because of bureaucratic momentum.

Coal is the single greatest threat to civilization and all life on our planet.

We are on the precipice of climate system tipping points beyond which there is no redemption.

Global warming isn't a prediction. It is happening.

The democratic process is supposed to be one person one vote, but it turns out that money is talking louder than the votes.