A new paper has been published in GRL by Wang, C., and S. Lee, entitled: 'Global warming and United States landfalling hurricanes.' The South Florida Sun-Sentinel has an article about the new study here: Scientists: Warm seas may mean fewer … [Read more...] about New Paper: Warm Seas May Mean Fewer Hurricanes
Western Antarctic Peninsula Snow Accumulation Since 1850
A new paper has been published in GRL showing that the Antarctic is accumulating snow. The paper by Thomas, E. R., G. J. Marshall, and J. R. McConnell is entitled: 'A doubling in snow accumulation in the western Antarctic Peninsula since 1850.' This … [Read more...] about Western Antarctic Peninsula Snow Accumulation Since 1850
The Sun and Us by Al Gullon
Al Gullon gives the whole transportation and climate change debate a politically scientific angle. The following article by Al Gullon appeared in the April/May 2007 edition of the H3B Media publication 'Thinking Highways' and is reproduced here with … [Read more...] about The Sun and Us by Al Gullon
Volcanic Poles and Glacier Melting
In December I mentioned that global warming may not be the only thing melting Greenland. Scientists have found at least one natural magma hotspot under the Arctic island that could be pitching in. Gakkel Ridge in the Arctic may also contain active … [Read more...] about Volcanic Poles and Glacier Melting
Ignoring the slaughter of dugongs in Northern Australia
There are two criteria which should be applied to the harvest of an animal species: 1. Are the numbers taken sustainable, and 2. Is the method of killing humane? At least that’s what I said on ABC Radio National last Friday morning when Steve … [Read more...] about Ignoring the slaughter of dugongs in Northern Australia
‘Climate Change Refugees’ Not Refugees: A Note from Nichole Hoskin
In the movie The Day After Tomorrow changes in ocean current circulation from global warming result in the northern hemisphere freezeing over and US citizens fleeing to Mexico in search of a warmer environment. In An Inconvenient Truth we are told … [Read more...] about ‘Climate Change Refugees’ Not Refugees: A Note from Nichole Hoskin