The International Whaling Commission (IWC) is facing a revolt. The whaling nations of the North Atlantic, in defiance of the IWC, recently approved a quota of 10 humpback whales for Greenland. The North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission … [Read more...] about International Whaling Commission Faces Revolt from North Atlantic
US Democrats Poised to Embrace Offshore Oil Drilling
Since Sarah Palin, the Governor of Alaska, became a part of the US Presidential election campaign there has been a change in US Politics with the Democrats now joining what some are describing as a new oil rush. Writing for the New York Times … [Read more...] about US Democrats Poised to Embrace Offshore Oil Drilling
Paul Biggs Between Blogs
Hi All, I find myself 'between blogs' at the moment - www.climateresearchnews.com isn't ready yet, so I have set up a temporary blog: http://climaterealist.blogspot.com/ You might be intersted in the latest post: 'United States and … [Read more...] about Paul Biggs Between Blogs
Otters Holding Hands
This is one really cute video of two otters at the Vancouver Zoo, click here. … [Read more...] about Otters Holding Hands
Eating Whale in Tokyo
Some people worry about whether a particular food tastes good, others whether it is healthy, while some concern themselves with the ethics of food production and consumption. There are two criteria that I consider valid when it comes to ethical … [Read more...] about Eating Whale in Tokyo
Emissions Not Making Rivers Run Dry: A Note from Stewart Franks
IS the ongoing drought in the Murray-Darling Basin affected by climate change? The simple answer is that there is no evidence that CO2 has had any significant role. Like it or not, that is the science. In fact, the drought was caused by an … [Read more...] about Emissions Not Making Rivers Run Dry: A Note from Stewart Franks