A matter that has received less attention than it should is what are the energy consumption and cost implications of the measures proposed to abate carbon dioxide and what would be the economic consequences of success in this. There are many … [Read more...] about Economic Implications of Climate Change Measures: Alan Moran
Certified Tasmanian Seafood or Not: A Note from Jane Rankin-Reid
"Fishermen are worried a certification row will confuse consumers, says Jane Rankin-Reid in Saturday's Mercury newspaper. Fishermen are unhappy with radio advertisements sponsored by the Marine Stewardship Council promoting their March 2nd … [Read more...] about Certified Tasmanian Seafood or Not: A Note from Jane Rankin-Reid
Weighing up protection – public versus environment
The picturesque watercourse in the header on the main page of the Politics & Environment Blog, is Cooper Creek. It is a relatively short watercourse (∼8 km), running between Thornton Peak and its mouth, which drains an enormous catchment in one of … [Read more...] about Weighing up protection – public versus environment
Climate Change Conference, New York – Day 1, In Review
I arrived in New York this morning for the first ever international meeting of ‘global warming skeptics’. It’s actually called ‘The 2008 International Conference on Climate Change’ but many of the speakers and delegates are well known AGW skeptics … [Read more...] about Climate Change Conference, New York – Day 1, In Review
Joseph Bast’s Opening Speech at the New York 2008 International Conference on Climate Change
Below is a transcript of Joseph Bast's opening speech at the New York 2008 International Conference on Climate Change, March 2 - 4, 2008. 2008 International Conference on Climate Change Opening Remarks by Joseph Bast, president of The Heartland … [Read more...] about Joseph Bast’s Opening Speech at the New York 2008 International Conference on Climate Change
Survey of IPCC WG1 Climate Scientists Rejected for Publication
Some time ago I noticed a submitted paper on Roger Pielke Sr's research group publications webpage and I referred to it in a comment on this blog. The paper is a survey entitled 'Is there agreement amongst climate scientists on the IPCC AR4 WG1?' by … [Read more...] about Survey of IPCC WG1 Climate Scientists Rejected for Publication
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
