Despite warnings from renowned scientists and unfavorable market conditions due to cheap natural gas, some politicians are pushing to revive the fortunes of coal-fired power plants. Photo courtesy flickr user Ozzy Delaney

Come morning, I throw my covers aside, swing my legs over the edge of the bed, turn on my bedside lamp, crank up my bedside radio for a first dose of the daily news, then pull on some clothes and head for the kitchen to get a pot of coffee going. That done, it’s time to turn on my computer and pick my way through the latest reports on all things climate.