Science
From global warming, to climate change, to stem cell research, to biotechnology, to all sorts of technological innovation, independent voters aren’t interested in the usual partisan spin on California science issues. Independents want to explore all sides of the scientific debate so that they can make informed decisions at the ballot box. California science and technological innovation, when applied in an efficient, ethical, and transparent manner, can serve as vital tools in improving the economy, enhancing our quality of life, and crafting effective public policy. California science is all about questioning the consensus and maintaining an open mind, no matter where the facts may lead.
For the past few months, many of my colleagues have been college students from Southern Hemisphere countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand and Australia. They are here on temporary visas working in the ski industry during their summer breaks. And they are smart, industrious kids.
While the effect of increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases was originally called ‘global warming', the name soon got changed to ‘climate change’ as it better explains the actual process. True, some places get warmer.
In 2007, California produced 2.1% of its total electricity from biomass power plants. While this is just a small percentage of total power, it is unique in that the power generated is from what often would be dumped in landfills. In a very real sense, this power is created from our own garbage and leftovers. So, it’s a double win.
While touting its new clean-diesel car, Audi also employed a bit of tongue-and-cheek humor at the expense of green advocates. After watching the one-minute ad, what do you think? Clever salesmanship or a not-so-subtle jab at green "zealotry"?
In my opinion, climate change is happening. However, the recent spate of well-documented reports of evasions, stonewalling, and sloppy research about global warming has certainly damaged credibility.
Since receiving $3 billion in voter authorized bonds in 2004, the state's publicly-funded stem cell research institute has been beset by one controversy after another. Wranglings with the legislature, potential conflicts of interest in the grant application process, and key questions regarding taxpayer investment have plagued the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine.
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom encourages frequent visits to the Asian Art Museum, a visual exhibition slated to run from mid February to early September during the bay area's year long Shanghai Celebration. Shanghai will also be hosting the 2010 world expo.
A few months ago, hacked emails revealed a potential, scientific bias against contradictory evidence regarding the theory of man-made global warming.
Corporate America embraces Earth Day for its symbolism, but California’s ski industry takes its role in the protection of our planet far more seriously. Why? Because bumps along the Earth’s surface create their product; therefore, stewardship of the planet’s environment makes good business sense.
A Harvard University study suggests that the severity of H1N1 was oversold to the public.
