WE live on one planet and all its oceans are connected with meridional overturning circulation (MOC) facilitating the mixing of waters across the globe. In the apocalyptic movie ‘The Day After Tomorrow’ the melting of the polar icecaps … [Read more...] about Flow of Deep Water South from Greenland More ‘Diffuse’ than Previously Thought
Comparing Global Temperatures
THERE are four official global temperature data sets and there has been much debate and discussion as to which best represents change in global temperature. Tom Quirk has analysed variations within and between these data sets and concludes there … [Read more...] about Comparing Global Temperatures
Climate Change in Mississippi
INSTEAD of rising temperatures, the annual average temperature in Mississippi has declined over the past century. Instead of an increasing frequency of drought, the state’s moisture conditions have improved over the long run. Instead of failing … [Read more...] about Climate Change in Mississippi
‘Jellyfish’ Sequest Carbon
Swarming by millions in 'hot spots' and also dying by millions like salps, Pyrosoma atlanticum may be transporting tons of carbon per year from the ocean surface to the deep sea. Read more here. … [Read more...] about ‘Jellyfish’ Sequest Carbon
Aid Agencies to Promote Carbon Offsets
World Vision was the first non-government agency to negotiate a deal with the World Bank for carbon-commission offsets for a reforestation project in Ethiopia. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Aid Agencies to Promote Carbon Offsets
Defining the Greens (Part 10)
MANY of the world’s great doctrines claim that man’s moral duty is to serve others. Environmentalists, on the other hand, might claim that it is to live in harmony with nature. The Greens are perhaps a bit different. They might claim that in order … [Read more...] about Defining the Greens (Part 10)
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
