Sun Isn’t Driving Global Warming; IPCC Chair Resigns; 1st US Plug-In Hybrid Minivan

(Before It's News)

No, the sun isn’t driving global warming. It’s not that the sun can’t influence climate. It can, and it does. But climate scientists have found that the case for steadily rising carbon dioxide as the principal factor driving the current warming trend just makes a lot more sense.

IPCC chair Rajendra Pachauri resigns. High profile head of the UN’s climate science panel steps down and denies charges of sexually harassing a 29-year female researcher.

Nation’s First Plug-In Hybrid Electric Minivan Coming Soon. Finally, an option for green-car enthusiasts with growing families. [there is no justification for growing families in today’s world, however]

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