President Barack Obama's plan to push through climate change legislation as part of his $3,600bn federal budget appeared all but dead on Thursday after the Senate ruled out fast-track action on the issue. Read more here. … [Read more...] about US Senate in No Hurry on Climate Plan
Archives for April 3, 2009
Dolphin Discovery: Now Time to Reassess Conservation Effort
JUST a month ago it was considered really good news when another eight Irrawaddy dolphins were found at Chilika Lake in India bringing the total number to 146. The lake is considered a principle habitat for this rare species of freshwater dolphin … [Read more...] about Dolphin Discovery: Now Time to Reassess Conservation Effort
It’s Official: Oceans Caused Droughts
Folks, Here's an interesting report from the "pedigree" US Climate Change Science Program (heavily backed by NOAA). http://www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/sap1-3/final-report/ And a news description of it from the good ole' National … [Read more...] about It’s Official: Oceans Caused Droughts
G20 Deal to Boost Economic Growth
Investor sentiment soared in response to the recommendation that more than $1.4 trillion in financial aid be made available to help boost economic growth. Read more here. … [Read more...] about G20 Deal to Boost Economic Growth
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD has worked in industry and government. She is currently researching a novel technique for long-range weather forecasting funded by the B. Macfie Family Foundation.