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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. (0)

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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Congratulations to Winners of the 2008 Weblog Awards

BASED on 933,022 votes cast in 48 categories over seven days of voting winners of The 2008 Weblog Awards have now been announced. 

Veteran political blogger, columnist and author, Andrew Sullivan, won the best blog beating the Huffington Post and others.   Mr Sullivan’s blogs is hosted by the Atlantic magazine.

Climate change sceptic, Anthony Watts, won best Science blog.  Mr Watts, and his team, focus on climate change issues and have a project auditing US weather stations which makes for great visuals and amazing reading. 

I would also like to particularly congratulate Lubos Motl for winning best European blog and Tim Blair for winning best Australian blog.  

Strobist won both the best online community and also best photograph blog.

This blog, www.jennifermarohasy.com/blog , was a finalist in the best online community section and we did well coming in second in our section. 

Much thanks to everyone who voted.

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18 Responses to “Congratulations to Winners of the 2008 Weblog Awards”

  1. Comment from: spangled drongo


    Just shows to go Jen, a sign of sanity. The web is inhabited by generally sceptical people.

  2. Comment from: Nexus 6


    And don’t forget, Miley Cyrus was most the popular artist of 2008.

    Who says such polls aren’t an accurate reflection of quality?

  3. Comment from: Taluka Byvalnian


    And don’t forget, George Bush was way down in the polls but history will remember him in a better light.
    http://talbyv.blogspot.com/2009/01/history-will-show-george-w-bush-was.html
    The Democrats won the American polls and their Sub-Prime policy has pulled down the world’s economy.

  4. Comment from: Gordon Robertson


    It was a fix, Jen. You have, hands down, the best blog in your voting category.

  5. Comment from: James Mayeau


    Three of my favorite blogs won, and another was a runner-up. I’m pumped.

    You’ll lick em next year Jen.

  6. Comment from: NT


    Enjoy your cake…

    “Climate change sceptic, Anthony Watts, won best Science blog. ”
    I think this is a great example of Socratic irony.

  7. Comment from: Louis Hissink


    NT: ““Climate change sceptic, Anthony Watts, won best Science blog. ”
    I think this is a great example of Socratic irony.”

    More a case of sour grapes on your part NT. But then your lot never do tolerate the grubby masses, the same way that capitalism is despised – mass production for mass consumption.

    Actually Anthony Watts does do excellent science in his blog – the initial starting point in collection the raw data as the first link the the chain.

    Congratulations Jen for making it into the finals.

  8. Comment from: Louis Hissink


    Nexus 6

    “Who says such polls aren’t an accurate reflection of quality?”

    Indeed – look at the rubbish that got elected in November 2008 in Australia. Quantity- buckets of, quality – depends on whether herbivorous droppings are allowed in the quality category.

    And Tim Blair making it best Oz bog – what happened to the progressive blogs? Progressed down to their normal position in the blog pecking order, next to the toilet paper.

  9. Comment from: Jan Pompe


    Congratulations on you good performance Jen do you get a silver medal or something for coming in second?

    Louis IO see you’ve had a facelift I’m not sure it’s an improvement.

  10. Comment from: Maureen


    Maybe Jen’s downfall is having such regular dopes as Louis.

  11. Comment from: Louis Hissink


    Jan

    It is an appropriate image for a Gadfly however.

  12. Comment from: Louis Hissink


    Maureen: “Maybe Jen’s downfall is having such regular dopes as Louis.”

    Nutter, denialist, to which now dope can now be added. I wonder when I’ll get branded as a tobacco scientist.

  13. Comment from: James Mayeau


    Louis

    Not a gadfly. A lightning bug. That’s what you are.

  14. Comment from: Jan Pompe


    Louis: I wonder when I’ll get branded as a tobacco scientist.

    When you find a potential crystal nicotine mine.

  15. Comment from: Woody


    Ask U.S. Democrats to find more votes for the recount, as in the Minnesota Senate race, and you’ll surely win.

  16. Comment from: Louis Hissink


    James: Lightning bug? That’s an electrically universal moniker. :-)

  17. Comment from: jennifer


    Jan, No prizes – just some recognition for the blog. And thanks.

  18. Comment from: gavin


    fair enough Jen

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