Ivanka, Jared Intervened To Strip Language Critical Of The Paris Climate Accords Out Of An Executive Order

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Ivanka Trump and her husband, White House senior adviser Jared Kushner, intervened to get a pending executive order stripped of language critical of an international climate agreement signed by President Barack Obama. Kushner and Ivanka “intervened to strike language about the climate deal from an earlier draft of the executive order,” sources familiar with the matter […]

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February 24, 2017 at 12:18AM

Top Contributor to Happiness? Autonomy

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According to a report by The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, the No. 1 contributor to happiness in life is not money, popularity, good looks, or even a good sex life (too many…jokes…can’t pick…just…one). It’s autonomy. The report defines autonomy as: "the feeling that your life, its activities and habits, are self-chosen and self-endorsed."

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February 24, 2017 at 12:12AM

CNNLeaks: CNN Editors Claim ‘No Debate’ On Climate Change, Call Fox News ‘Unbearable’

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Leaked tapes of CNN employees released by Project Veritas this morning reveal CNN editors displaying their leftist bias. Editors can be heard claiming there is “no debate” on climate change while calling Fox News “unbearable.” Joe Sterling, who was then News Desk Editor for CNN’s online venue “The Wire” was recorded dismissing any skepticism on […]

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February 23, 2017 at 11:48PM

Committee On Climate Change Costs £3.7m A Year

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By Paul Homewood

The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is a (supposedly) independent, statutory body established under the Climate Change Act 2008. Its purpose is to advise the UK Government and Devolved Administrations on emissions targets and report to Parliament on progress made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for climate change.

The idea that it is in any way, shape or from “independent” is laughable. Its committee members are appointed by government, which also provides the CCC’s funding.

Just how much does this funding amount to? According to its Annual Accounts, the not inconsiderable sum of £3.7m a year.

Gummer gets £1000/day, and other committee members £800/day. The Chief Executive, Matthew Bell is paid an eye watering £190K.

I realise that £3 million is a drop in the ocean for the government, but surely the money could be put to better use?

And if the government still wants advice, I would offer my services for a couple of grand. But then , they might not like the advice I gave them!

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February 23, 2017 at 10:57PM