Those of us who are promoting The Great Global Warming Swindle (TGGWS) film need to know how to answer questions about the judgments against the film by the British regulator “Ofcom” (as well as the Royal Society’s brief statement – see here: … [Read more...] about Charges and Counter Charges Against ‘The Great Global Warming Swindle’ Sorted by Tom Harris
Archives for July 2008
Scientific Controversy Between Freedom of Expression and Censorship: Some Quotes via Benny Peiser
We can never be sure that the opinion we are endeavoring to stifle is a false opinion; and if we were sure, stifling it would be an evil still. --John Stuart Mill, On Liberty, 1859 We have a natural right to make use of our pens as of our e-mails, … [Read more...] about Scientific Controversy Between Freedom of Expression and Censorship: Some Quotes via Benny Peiser
Australian Government’s Green Paper Full of Errors: Bob Carter
The Government's advisory channels are clogged with rent seekers, special pleaders and green activists who have misadvised the minister. CLIMATE Minister Penny Wong published an astonishing green paper in response to what she perceives to be the … [Read more...] about Australian Government’s Green Paper Full of Errors: Bob Carter
The Strange Death of the Tory Climate Crusade – A Lesson for Rudd from the UK
With less than two years remaining until the next general election, Britain’s Conservative Party has surged to an historic 22-point opinion-poll lead over the incumbent Labour Party. This turnabout has followed an energetic campaign by the Tory … [Read more...] about The Strange Death of the Tory Climate Crusade – A Lesson for Rudd from the UK
History can be undone – Remove the Barrages and Save the Coorong: A note from Peter Martin
The installation of the barrages across the bottom of the Murray River is the greatest single change that has adversely affected the health of the Coorong. Prior to 1940 Lake Alexandrina, at the bottom of the Murray River, was a mix of seawater and … [Read more...] about History can be undone – Remove the Barrages and Save the Coorong: A note from Peter Martin
Ecology and Ethics (Part 2)
When a man says "this is good in itself," he seems to be making a statement, just as much as if he had said "this is square" or "this is sweet." I believe this to be a mistake. I think that what the man really means is: "I wish everybody to desire … [Read more...] about Ecology and Ethics (Part 2)