Photographing this roosting pair of Wompoo Fruit-Doves Ptilinopus magnificus was simply irresistible. Over the years, I have seen many asleep, but never so low to the ground. They are large doves, reaching almost half-a-metre and are richly … [Read more...] about Wompoo Fruit Doves
Was 1998 the Warmest Year of the Millennium?
Steve McIntyre's recent Ohio State University presentation is now available online. This is an excellent summary of the 'Hockey Stick' debate and the climate debate in general, which extends to 45 pages (including references). The presentation … [Read more...] about Was 1998 the Warmest Year of the Millennium?
Climate Change and Institutional Self-fulfilment by Roger Underwood
I note that the Federal government has created a new agency called “The Department of Climate Change”. The department is not yet 10 months old, but is already well-established with a CEO, two assistant CEOs, four Divisions, thirteen Branches … [Read more...] about Climate Change and Institutional Self-fulfilment by Roger Underwood
Is The Evaluation of IPCC Projections Using Short-Term Data Valid?
According to Roger Pielke Sr, the answer is YES. He concludes: Thus the value of global warming of the last 4 years fails to agree with the IPCC projections (the values are not even close!). The agrument that this is too short of a time is spurious … [Read more...] about Is The Evaluation of IPCC Projections Using Short-Term Data Valid?
Poor IPCC Predictions Could Undermine Climate Debate
"POLITICIANS seem to think that the science is a done deal," says Tim Palmer. "I don't want to undermine the IPCC, but the forecasts, especially for regional climate change, are immensely uncertain." Palmer is a leading climate modeller at the … [Read more...] about Poor IPCC Predictions Could Undermine Climate Debate
AGL Begins Emissions Trading Ahead of 2010 National Scheme
A MAJOR Australian energy company has decided not to wait for the start of a national emissions-trading scheme in 2010 and is offering to buy and sell future permits to its customers. The Australian: AGL makes first trade in emissions scheme … [Read more...] about AGL Begins Emissions Trading Ahead of 2010 National Scheme
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
