Archive for June 17th, 2008
The Only Way is UP: Reality Trumps Emissions Projections
Posted by Paul, June 17th, 2008 - under Uncategorized.
Tags: Energy & Nuclear
Comments: 5
There is a new paper (in press) in the journal Climatic Change by Peter Sheenan of the Centre for Strategic Economic Studies, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia entitled: ‘The new global growth path: implications for climate change analysis and policy’
The Abstract states:
In recent years the world has moved to a new path of rapid global growth, [...]
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New Paper has Implications for Tree Ring Data
Posted by Paul, June 17th, 2008 - under Uncategorized.
Tags: Climate & Climate Change
Comments: 31
A new paper has been published in the journal Nature entitled: ‘Subtropical to boreal convergence of tree-leaf temperatures’ by Brent R. Helliker & Suzanna L. Richter, which has implications for climate reconstructions using tree ring data.
The Abstract states:
The oxygen isotope ratio (18O) of cellulose is thought to provide a record of ambient temperature and relative [...]
Potentially Even Bigger Feral Cats to be Imported into Australia
Posted by jennifer, June 17th, 2008 - under Uncategorized.
Tags: Weeds & Ferals
Comments: 12
Feral cats, along with wild dogs and foxes, are thought to have a devastating impact on populations of small native animals in parts of the Australian bush. But the future may be even bleaker with a larger and more ferocious breed of cat, known as the Savannah, expected to be introduced into Australia [...]
A Note from James Inhofe on Lonely Battles
Posted by jennifer, June 17th, 2008 - under Uncategorized.
Comments: 32
“What a difference three years makes: In 2005, I led the charge against a massive global warming cap-and-trade bill. It was a lonely battle with few GOP members willing to join me on the Senate floor to publicly oppose it.
“Fast forward to June 2008: Not only was I joined by dozens of GOP Senators, but [...]

