There continues to be misunderstandings on my viewpoint on the role of humans within the climate system. This weblog is written to make sure it is clear, and can be used whenever someone asks the question as to where does Pielke Sr. stand on this … [Read more...] about Roger Pielke Sr Reiterates His Perspective on the Role of Humans in Climate Change
Archives for March 2008
Report: GM Crops Will Benefit Economy
Genetically-modified oilseed and wheat crops could provide significant benefits to the economy, a new report says. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) estimates an uptake of GM crops could add $912 million to the … [Read more...] about Report: GM Crops Will Benefit Economy
Emission Impossible
Governments around the world are working towards a commitment to deep cuts in CO2 emissions by 2050, or earlier, in the apparent belief that cuts are achievable, affordable, politically acceptable, and will have a measurable influence on climate … [Read more...] about Emission Impossible
Happy Birthday Cheeta
"It is 76 years since Cheeta the chimp was plucked from the African jungle to become a Hollywood star in the Tarzan movies. Yet incredibly, he is still going strong. "The oldest known living chimpanzee enjoys a leisurely retirement in California, … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Cheeta
Carbon Offsets to Expand National Parks or Selling Ice to Eskimos
In the cross-hairs of Queensland Government Acquisition? “The Queensland Government will channel more than $10 million a year into a new ‘Eco Fund' to expand the state's National Parks.” So said the Hon. Premier, Anna Bligh and Minister for … [Read more...] about Carbon Offsets to Expand National Parks or Selling Ice to Eskimos
The Global Warming Challenge: Scott Armstrong Calling Al Gore
Professor Scott Armstrong of the Wharton School of Business at the Univ. of Pennsyvania, also associated with the Heartland Institute, is internationally known for his pioneering work on forecasting methods. Recently, he challenged former … [Read more...] about The Global Warming Challenge: Scott Armstrong Calling Al Gore
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
