New research suggests that prolonged natural drought — not ecological self-destruction — played a decisive role in the cultural transformation of Easter Island. Using hydrogen isotopes preserved in leaf wax, scientists reconstructed centuries of rainfall data, revealing a severe 16th-century drought that challenges the popular narrative of human-driven collapse. The post Yet more proof that Mother Nature is far worse than man-made climate change appeared first on Clintel.

After environmental groups sued to halt a critical Department of Energy climate report, accusations of secrecy and political bias quickly followed. Ross McKitrick responds by challenging what he calls widespread misconceptions about the project, defending its transparency, scientific grounding and editorial independence. The post Clearing up some misconceptions about the DoE report appeared first on Clintel.

While Western governments continue to speak the language of net zero, India is rapidly expanding coal, oil and natural gas production to secure long-term energy security and economic growth. By strengthening hydrocarbon trade with the United States and other partners, India is building what the author calls a “fossil future,” prioritizing reliable and affordable energy over climate pledges. The post India Builds a ‘Fossil Future’ appeared first on Clintel.

The big problem today is that climate models are not fit-for-purpose, says Clintel co-founder dr. Guus Berkhout. They do not reflect the real world. That is the reason why the Net Zero policy does not work. We need fundamental changes in climate science and climate policies. We now see that this message gets more and more support. The post Interview with Dr. Guus Berkhout: A Different Perspective on Climate Science and Energy Policy appeared first on Clintel.

In a significant move for scientific accountability, a U.S. federal judge has removed a controversial climate change chapter from a key judicial reference manual. The decision challenges the dominance of model-based climate narratives in the courts and signals a renewed emphasis on empirical evidence and institutional integrity. The post Judge Rejects Climate Dogma, Begins to Restore Integrity appeared first on Clintel.