GENEVA, 14 December (WMO) – The global mean surface temperature in 2006 is currently estimated to be + 0.42°C above the 1961-1990 annual average (14°C/57.2°F), according to the records maintained by Members of the World Meteorological Organization … [Read more...] about The Status of Global Climate in 2006: Press Release from the WMO
Archives for December 2006
Asian Industry Increases Rainfall in Tropical Australia?
According to new climate modelling by CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research scientist, Dr Leon Rotstayn, pollution from Asian industry is impacting on Australian rainfall: "Elevated particle emissions resulting from increased economic activity in … [Read more...] about Asian Industry Increases Rainfall in Tropical Australia?
How to Slow Population Growth?
Dr John Reid, a Melbourne neuroscientist, said on ABC radio yesterday, in a piece entitled 'Apocalypse Now', that population growth is a major environmental issue. I agree. He went on to suggest that, "In the discussion of human impact on the … [Read more...] about How to Slow Population Growth?
Economic Growth Relevant, Even if Global Population Declines: A Note from Pinxi
Many people are concerned by the current dominant global socio-economic paradigm in which economic growth is expected to continue forever. I've commented at a previous thread that the associated issues, including resource depletion, may become … [Read more...] about Economic Growth Relevant, Even if Global Population Declines: A Note from Pinxi
John Howard: Trying for Balance on Climate Change
Yesterday, on the same day long time anti-nuclear campaigner Peter Garrett was given the job of Shadow Environment and Climage Change Minister, the Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, announced the establishment of a joint government businesss … [Read more...] about John Howard: Trying for Balance on Climate Change
Peter Garrett: Carbon Trading without Uranium Mining
Peter Garrett, once rock star in Australian band Midnight Oil, then President of the Australian Conservation Foundation and board member of Greenpeace International, then parachuted into federal politics, and now, following the elevation of Kevin … [Read more...] about Peter Garrett: Carbon Trading without Uranium Mining
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
