Climate alarmists never miss an opportunity to capitilise on other people's misery in order to fuel the global warming gravy train. Hurricane Katrina was a prime example, and now the California fires are an opportunity not to be missed. CNN are … [Read more...] about California Fires: Opportunism, Arson and a Lack of Hurricanes
Archives for October 2007
The Kyoto Protocol has Failed – Time for a New Approach
Climate policy after 2012, when the Kyoto treaty expires, needs a radical rethink. More of the same won't do, argue Gwyn Prins and Steve Rayner. The Kyoto Protocol is a symbolically important expression of governments' concern about climate change. … [Read more...] about The Kyoto Protocol has Failed – Time for a New Approach
Global Warming and Mass Extinctions: New Research Paper
Another 'field day' for the press as a new research paper, entitled 'A long-term association between global temperature and biodiversity, origination and extinction in the fossil record', is published in the journal Proceedings of The Royal Society … [Read more...] about Global Warming and Mass Extinctions: New Research Paper
Save Polar Bears – Turn Up Your Fridge in Queensland
I'm referring to Queensland's 'Cool it by Degrees' campaign. "Polar bears are among the most threatened species as a result of changes in our temperature and changes in our climate," Ms Bligh told reporters. "If we had every Queenslander change the … [Read more...] about Save Polar Bears – Turn Up Your Fridge in Queensland
UK MPs Question EU Emissions Trading Scheme
MPs have asked the government to provide evidence that the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) is helping cut the UK's greenhouse gas emissions. The Environmental Audit Committee has sought reassurances that the reduction in CO2 emissions are a … [Read more...] about UK MPs Question EU Emissions Trading Scheme
A ‘Sooty’ Tawny Owl: A Note from Ann Novek
This Eurasian Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) fell into a chimney, that is why it's all black with soot. Note, the closed eyes, this is actually a sign of distress in owls. The owl was cleaned and later released. The species is resident in Europe and … [Read more...] about A ‘Sooty’ Tawny Owl: A Note from Ann Novek