An interesting new paper has been published: Spencer, Roy W.; Braswell, William D.; Christy, John R.; Hnilo, Justin (2007) Cloud and radiation budget changes associated with tropical intraseasonal oscillations Geophys. Res. Lett., Vol. 34, No. 15, … [Read more...] about Cooling clouds – a note from Marc Morano
Archives for August 2007
Save the planet – drive to the shops!?
This article is from The Times (London). Not sure what to make of this, other than perhaps a 'green' attack on meat eating: Walking to the shops ‘damages planet more than going by car’ Walking does more than driving to cause global warming, a … [Read more...] about Save the planet – drive to the shops!?
Tasmanian Pulp Mill assessment process – a note from Cinders
Tasmanian Pulp Mill assessment process vindicated by the Federal court The Federal court confirmed today that the Assessment of Tasmania’s proposed pulp mill was fair and reasonable and that the public had ample opportunity to state their … [Read more...] about Tasmanian Pulp Mill assessment process – a note from Cinders
And the winner is……1934
Thanks to Steve McIntyre and Anthony Watts, 1998 is no longer ranked as the warmest year on record in the USA, due to the correction of a significant error. That honour now goes to 1934. More here at ICECAP Roger Pielke Sr also has a post about … [Read more...] about And the winner is……1934
A note of caution from the IPCC chairman
A hat-tip to Walter Starck for alerting us to this article from The Australian "THE head of the world's leading climate change organisation has backed the Howard Government's decision to defer setting a long-term target for reducing greenhouse … [Read more...] about A note of caution from the IPCC chairman
Bauxite Mining in Jarrah Forests: A Note from Roger Underwood
One of the most interesting anomalies in Australian environmentalism is that the alumina industry is destroying the jarrah forest – and nobody seems to care. At least, nobody is complaining. Open cut mining of State Forests in Western Australia by … [Read more...] about Bauxite Mining in Jarrah Forests: A Note from Roger Underwood