WE live on one planet and all its oceans are connected with meridional overturning circulation (MOC) facilitating the mixing of waters across the globe. In the apocalyptic movie ‘The Day After Tomorrow’ the melting of the polar icecaps … [Read more...] about Flow of Deep Water South from Greenland More ‘Diffuse’ than Previously Thought
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Comparing Global Temperatures
THERE are four official global temperature data sets and there has been much debate and discussion as to which best represents change in global temperature. Tom Quirk has analysed variations within and between these data sets and concludes there … [Read more...] about Comparing Global Temperatures
Climate Change in Mississippi
INSTEAD of rising temperatures, the annual average temperature in Mississippi has declined over the past century. Instead of an increasing frequency of drought, the state’s moisture conditions have improved over the long run. Instead of failing … [Read more...] about Climate Change in Mississippi
‘Jellyfish’ Sequest Carbon
Swarming by millions in 'hot spots' and also dying by millions like salps, Pyrosoma atlanticum may be transporting tons of carbon per year from the ocean surface to the deep sea. Read more here. … [Read more...] about ‘Jellyfish’ Sequest Carbon
Aid Agencies to Promote Carbon Offsets
World Vision was the first non-government agency to negotiate a deal with the World Bank for carbon-commission offsets for a reforestation project in Ethiopia. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Aid Agencies to Promote Carbon Offsets
Australian Government to Invest in Solar
LAST night the Australian Government handed down its budget for the coming financial year. The centre piece of planned spending on the environment is $4.5 billion for “clean energy”. This is defined as energy that will reduce greenhouse gas … [Read more...] about Australian Government to Invest in Solar
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
