By Anthony Watts For years, Dr. Michael Mann has strutted across the climate stage with the air of an untouchable figure — a self-proclaimed champion of “science” who never missed an opportunity to brand his critics as “deniers,” drag them into court, or bask in the limelight of a sympathetic …

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It’s good to know that state attorneys general are reading the HOTLINE. We reported last week about the discriminatory European Union’s climate change “sustainability directive” designed to impose “severe burdens” on American companies. The dead end of green energy and climate craziness in Europe has caused energy prices to rise …

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China makes landmark pledge to cut its climate emissions 11 hours ago Share Save Mark Poynting and Matt McGrath BBC News Climate and Science Share Save European Photopress Agency China, the world's biggest source of planet-warming gases, has for the first time committed to an absolute target to cut its …

America's blame game over Canada's wildfire smoke misses the point, experts say 5 hours ago Share Save Nadine Yousif Senior Canada reporter Share Save Getty Images Smoke from Canada's wildfires have drifted south to the US several times this summer, clouding the sky with an orange haze. As deadly wildfires …

Environment Agency failed to visit serious pollution incidents, files show 5 hours ago Share Save Jonah Fisher Environment correspondent Share Save Getty Images Serious pollution incidents are those which have an impact on the environment, people or property. Documents and data shared with BBC News from inside England's much criticised …

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