Archives for April 2008

One of the most influential scientists behind the theory that global warming has intensified recent hurricane activity says he will reconsider his stand. The hurricane expert, Kerry Emanuel of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, unveiled a … [Read more...] about Kerry Emanuel Reconsiders Global Warming Impact on Hurricanes

Biological productivity controls cloud formation and may be the lever that caused supergreenhouse episodes during the Cretaceous and Eocene, according to Penn State paleoclimatologists. "Our motivation was the inability of climate models to … [Read more...] about Absence of Clouds Caused Cretaceous and Eocene Supergreenhouse

The April edition of Birmingham University's newsletter BUZZ incudes comment from climate researcher Chris Kidd that, "Despite these warmer temperatures and recent news of further ice-shelf melting, global temperatures do appear to be cooling after … [Read more...] about University Newsletter: A Potential Target for Jo Abbess?

There is an amusing you-tube clip with Americans Noel Sheppard and Glenn Beck talking about the BBC and how quickly and convincingly environment reporter Richard Harrabin caved to environmental activist Jo Abbess. Have a … [Read more...] about Britain’s BBC Won’t Discuss Story with America’s Glenn Beck: The Jo Abbess Fiasco

RESPECTED academic Don Aitkin has seen the ugly side of the climate change debate after being warned he faced demonisation if he challenged the accepted wisdom that global warming poses a danger to humanity. Professor Aitkin told The Australian … [Read more...] about No Climate Crisis: Professor Don Aitkin