The Australian Environment Foundation had its first conference and AGM last weekend.* There was some discussion on the subject of anthropogenic global warming (AGW). In my talk I suggested that in the film ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ Al Gore took … [Read more...] about Skepticism Versus Being An AGW Skeptic: A Note from David Tribe
Low Temperatures Over Antarctica
I received the following note: "Hi Jennifer, Tonight the ABC news reported on the large ozone hole over the Antarctic. On the news, first it was claimed that the large hole was responsible for the record cold weather there. Then that the cold … [Read more...] about Low Temperatures Over Antarctica
Wyaralong Dam: Water More Expensive Than Desalination?
By the end of the recent state election in Queensland, the Labor Party was proposing not one, but five new dams and the the Coalition a whooping eight new dams. The Wyaralong dam is being planned for a catchment just south of Brisbane and west of … [Read more...] about Wyaralong Dam: Water More Expensive Than Desalination?
California – goes for broke on greenhouse – mad, bad or visionary ?
I received the following note from a reader of this blog: "Last Wednesday the state of California, the world’s 12th largest emitter of greenhouse gases sued the country's largest automobile manufacturers, seeking billions of dollars for … [Read more...] about California – goes for broke on greenhouse – mad, bad or visionary ?
Saved from Global Warming by The Sun?
When Bob Foster posted a note here in April claiming that the sun drives climate and the next little ice age will be in 2030 he was roundly condemned by many AGW believers. Now there is an article in New Scientist also suggesting "that the sun is … [Read more...] about Saved from Global Warming by The Sun?
Richard Branson to Back New Technologies In Fight Against AGW
Speaking from New York, Virgin Blue Boss Sir Richard Branson has said transport and energy companies must be at the forefront of developing environmentally friendly business strategies and has pledged to invest US$3bn (£1.6bn) to fight global … [Read more...] about Richard Branson to Back New Technologies In Fight Against AGW
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
