The UK's summer floods of 2007 were a freak event unrelated to global climate change, according to a report from the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH). The key cause was that extended rains early in summer soaked soils that would normally have … [Read more...] about UK 2007 Floods ‘Not Linked to Climate Change’
How Sensitive is Climate to Solar Variability?
According to an analysis by Scafetta and West published in the March edition of Physics Today (subscription required), the Sun 'could account for as much as 69% of the increase in Earth's average temperature.' Article title: “Is climate sensitive to … [Read more...] about How Sensitive is Climate to Solar Variability?
Michaela – The Next Generation
Another sign of me ageing - first came my 50th birthday and now my daughter has made me a grandad. Baby Michaela is pictured below. She arrived at 6.58am on 8th March and weighed 6 lb 10 oz. In common with many new-born babies, she has slight … [Read more...] about Michaela – The Next Generation
Oceans Fall Over Millions of Years
A new paper published in Science magazine suggests that ocean the floors are getting deeper and sea levels have fallen by about 170 meters (560 ft) since the Cretaceous period 80 million years ago, due to tectonic shifts. Previous estimates were … [Read more...] about Oceans Fall Over Millions of Years
Queensland’s Proposed Iconic Legislation (part II)
Contrary to the intent of the outgoing Douglas Shire Council’s resolution to not allow Council staff to participate in the process of preparing submissions to Queensland’s Draft Iconic legislation, the Queensland Department of Infrastructure and … [Read more...] about Queensland’s Proposed Iconic Legislation (part II)
Billy Goes Hunting: A Book by Matt Butler
"The children of avid hunters routinely face questions and criticism about the hunting lifestyle they cherish. Billy Goes Hunting is the story of a young boy whose hunting beliefs have been challenged by his peers. In response to those challenges, … [Read more...] about Billy Goes Hunting: A Book by Matt Butler
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
