“MOST people are under the impression global warming has risen by about 0.8 degrees C since the dawn of the industrial age. Unfortunately, mean temperatures have risen much further when account is taken of the short-term masking effect of aerosols … [Read more...] about Aerosols Mask Global Warming?
Defining the Greens (Part 13)
THE Greens consider themselves morally and intellectually superior. **************** Earlier posts in this series can be found here. The word 'Greens' refers to a group with unique characteristics as one might use the word 'fishermen' or … [Read more...] about Defining the Greens (Part 13)
Coral Calcification and Ocean Acidification Revisited
“RESEARCHERS in Australia say the growth of coral on the country’s iconic Great Barrier Reef has fallen since 1990 to its lowest rate in 400 years”, variations of this message have been repeated around the world with global warming, and the … [Read more...] about Coral Calcification and Ocean Acidification Revisited
Media Mention of Sceptics Conference in Washington
Wisconsin Republican congressman Jim Sensenbrenner told a climate change conference in Washington attended by [Australian] Senator Fielding that electricity bills would double or triple under US cap-and-trade legislation. And he denounced the climate … [Read more...] about Media Mention of Sceptics Conference in Washington
Dolphins Drive Sails of Loo Paper
Beyond Consumerism but with Capitalism
"CONSUMERISM, it must be noted, afflicts not merely the upper class in affluent societies but also the middle class and many in the working class. Large numbers of people across society believe that they work merely to make ends meet, but an … [Read more...] about Beyond Consumerism but with Capitalism