Dear Jennifer, I have just posted updated temperature anomaly maps for 2005 from CRU (Jones) and satellite data from UAH (Christy) and both disagree with the Australian Bureau of Meterology (BOM) in that they indicate 1998 was warmer than 2005 for … [Read more...] about 2005 Not Hottest Year: Warwick Hughes
Which Climate Change Consensus? (Part 1)
I find 'global warming' a fascinating subject, terribly complex but so interesting and so potentially important. It is the big issue of our day and more than any other issue it has the potential to impact on how we live. By "how we live" I don't … [Read more...] about Which Climate Change Consensus? (Part 1)
Out Now: 2006 World Watch Report
Hi Jennifer, I haven't had a look at the full report yet, but you might be interested in this article, about the State of the World report, click here. It discusses the growing resource needs and eco-impact of China and India into the future, and … [Read more...] about Out Now: 2006 World Watch Report
Athol Hodgson on Bushfires
According to ABC Online news: Up to 20 properties are feared destroyed or damaged by fires across Victoria, with a number of communities in the state's west and east under threat. At least three homes have burnt down near Anakie, west of Melbourne, … [Read more...] about Athol Hodgson on Bushfires
Methane from Trees Not Responsible for Global Warming: Frank Keppler
A week or so ago I explained how researchers had discovered that plants are a source of methane: that a new study led by Frank Keppler of the Max Planck Institute in Germany calculates that all the world's living vegetation (forests included) emit … [Read more...] about Methane from Trees Not Responsible for Global Warming: Frank Keppler
Ecoterrorism: 11 Charged
According to an online NBC news report the FBI considers ecoterrorism the most widespread and damaging form of domestic terrorism in the US. It has been carried out against forestry activities and against biotechnology (genetically modified plants) … [Read more...] about Ecoterrorism: 11 Charged
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
