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Methane Leak
Scientists have discovered the Arctic ocean seabed is leaking huge amounts of methane into the atmosphere.  The research published in the journal Science shows the permafrost under the East Siberian Arctic shelf, which was thought to be a barrier sealing methane, is perforated.  Read more here. (1)

NYT: Pachauri Faces Credibility Siege
The New York Times is reporting that: Dr. Pachauri and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change are now under intense scrutiny, facing accusations of scientific sloppiness and potential financial conflicts of interest from climate skeptics, right-leaning politicians and even some mainstream scientists.  More here. (1)

Phil Jones Guilty, But
The university at the centre of the climate change row over stolen e-mails broke the law by refusing to hand over its raw data for public scrutiny.  B ut…  Read more here. (0)

Banks Leave Carbon Market
Banks and investors are pulling out of the carbon market after the failure to make progress at Copenhagen on reaching new emissions targets after 2012.  Read more here. (0)

UK Met Office Can't Forecast Weather
The UK Met Office is debating what to do with its long-term and seasonal forecasting after criticism for failing to predict extreme weather.   It was predicted that this winter would be warmer than average – yet it has been unusually cold.  Read more here. (2)

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Archive for December 13th, 2007

New Australian Prime Minister Wrong to Fast Track Kyoto Ratification?

Australia has ratified the Kyoto Protocol. This was Kevin Rudd’s first official act as the new Australian Prime Minister.
But according to an international law expert, Donald Rothwell, without domestic legislation in place the new government could be in breach of its international legal obligations.
According to the Professor, the normal method for ratifying treaties is not [...]

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The Siberian Flying Squirrel

Hi Jennifer,
The Siberian flying squirrel in Finland and Estonia are an inhabitant of the Palaearctic taiga. It can not fly like a bat , but it can glide up to 75 metres.

It prefers old nest holes made by woodpeckers , but may also nest in bird boxes.

In Finland it is famous for it’s [...]