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Reducing Emissions by 60 Percent: Australian Labor Follows British Labour Lead

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Europe and the UK have committed to reducing emissions of greenhouse gases by 60 percent by 2050 and the Australian Labor party has now followed suit. Labor spokesperson for the environment, Peter Garrett, writing for Ninemsn.com.au, claims: "There … [Read more...] about Reducing Emissions by 60 Percent: Australian Labor Follows British Labour Lead

Global Initiative on Forests and Climate: Media Release from Australian Prime Minister

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"Today the Australian Government launched a Global Initiative on Forests and Climate. This represents a material advance in the global effort to tackle climate change and protect the world's forests, according to a media release from the office of … [Read more...] about Global Initiative on Forests and Climate: Media Release from Australian Prime Minister

Why Are There No Major “Spikes or Troughs” in the Official Direct Measurements of C02? A Note from Arnost

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I was fascinated by some of the issues raised and explanations given by Arnost, posted here as a comment late last night in response to a comment from Paul Biggs: "Hi Paul, Kudos to you for asking great questions and especially questions that risk … [Read more...] about Why Are There No Major “Spikes or Troughs” in the Official Direct Measurements of C02? A Note from Arnost