Climate Change Skeptics Seize on the Snowpocalypse: Skeptics of climate change are using record-setting snows along the East Coast to “mock those who warn of dangerous human-driven climate change.” However, “Most climate scientists respond that the ferocious storms are consistent with forecasts that a heating planet will produce more frequent and more intense weather events.” — New York Times
Hybrid Power from Porsche: “High-performance automaker Porsche plans to unveil a hybrid version of its 911 GT3 R race car at the Geneva Motor Show in March–and then enter it in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring race this May.” — CNET’s Green Tech
Greenhouse Gas Services Buys StormFisher: Greenhouse Gas Services, a joint venture of The AES Corp. and GE Energy Financial Services has acquired Canada’s StormFisher Biogas, which turns food and agricultural byproducts into natural gas and electricity, for an undisclosed amount. — Press Release
Water-Guzzlers’ Risk Disclosures Lack Depth, Clarity: “Most publicly traded companies that depend on water do not adequately disclose their financial risks to droughts and future regulations, even as water scarcity problems mount,” according to the latest report from Ceres, a coalition of investors and environmental groups. — Reuters
Steve Westly on Former eBay Chief’s “Colossal Mistake”: Venture capitalist and former California Controller Steve Westly says California Gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman’s plan to suspend one of the state’s regulations for curbing greenhouse gases would be a “colossal mistake….This state’s job engine for the future is in clean technology.” — Greentech Media
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