Corn ethanol a complete waste of time and taxpayer money

NYT The automobile blogger at the Times talks about a study showing corn ethanol reduces greenhouse gases from 0-3%. Sugar ethanol by 50-70%.

Once again on the carbon use tax by a Harvard economist

NYT Author makes an interesting point, that the sum of all tax receipts wouldn't change. It's just that they would be shifted around. So there would be a new carbon use tax, but it would be compensated by less income tax on individuals and businesses. Those businesses and individuals generating a lot of carbon dioxide -- basically big energy consumers -- would pay up the nose. But okay, it could be phased in gradually so that people with those high consumption rates could plan to become more efficient.

Demand for biofuels causes forest clearing

Link And so it might be net negative for global warming.

Mine and heavy industry take human cost in China

Link Scores of dead and injured in two separate accidents.

Cycling in the Tour de France: 400 Watts

Link It's hard work -- far beyond even a marathon it seems, but I found the energy equivalent amazing. 400 Watts is quite a lot.