Climate and energy

Here’s a start on the excellent coverage of this week’s ninth annual KCC-sponsored Wind and Renewable Energy Conference. I’m not going to get it all posted this morning, but hopefully soon.

Kansas aims to cash in on wind power (Salina Journal/ Harris News)

NASA scientist warns Kansans about CO2 emissions (Dodge Globe)

Global warming reaches emergency status (Salina Journal)

Some of the coverage also got wrapped up with the fact that KS had NASA scientist and climatologist James Hansen in town the day after the KS Chamber of Commerce heard from global warming skeptic and scientist Roy V. Spencer.

There were definitely varying takes on the contrast between the two speakers. This contrast is also not unconnected to the Kansas coal controversy.

NASA scientist urges action on global warming; His speech at clear odds with sentiment of researcher who says CO2 not to blame (Hutch/ Harris News)

Energy summit sparks debate, Coal plants may be back on table for legislature (TCJournal)

Speaker: CO2 not to blame for global warming (Hutch/ Harris News)

Editorial - Renewable Energy Must be Embraced (TCJournal)

— Maril Hazlett, www.climateandenergy.org