On Saturday I climbed to the very top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. … [Read more...] about Bridge Climb in Sydney
Archives for November 2008
Britian Embarrassed by New Coal Mines
Britain is poised to expand its coal mining industry, despite fears that the move will lead to a rise in climate change emissions and harm communities and the environment. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Britian Embarrassed by New Coal Mines
Since Kyoto was Ratified
According to Joseph D'Aleo: "Since Kyoto was ratified emissions worldwide increased 18.0%, emissions from countries that signed the treaty increased 21.1%, emissions from non-signers increased 10.0% and emissions from the U.S. increased 6.6%." … [Read more...] about Since Kyoto was Ratified
Indonesia’s Climate Follows the Sun
CARBON dioxide is not an air pollutant. It is plant food. All life on Earth depends on it. It is natural. It forms the bubbles in bread, champagne, and Coca-Cola. You breathe it out, and plants breathe it in. The Earth contains a lot of CO2, but … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s Climate Follows the Sun
First Photographs of Trapped Whales
On Saturday I reported that 200 whales are trapped in ice in the Canadian Arctic. Today I received photographs of one of the groups of Narwhal trapped in one of the 11 open holes. The photographs were taken by Brian Koonoo. … [Read more...] about First Photographs of Trapped Whales
Climate Activist Seeks Damage in The Hague
THE International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague is an independent, permanent court that tries persons accused of the most serious crimes of international concern, namely genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. According to Mitchell … [Read more...] about Climate Activist Seeks Damage in The Hague