MOST scientists sceptical of the theory of anthropogenic global warming (AGW) accepted that carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas; they simply don’t believe it is very potent relative to other natural forces. But there are a group of physicists, most … [Read more...] about Calling for Essays in Defence of Back Radiation
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Invasive Carp in the US
Voltage coursing through electrical barriers designed to keep invasive Asian carp out of the Great Lakes may need to be raised to keep out juvenile fish, U.S. officials said on Friday. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Invasive Carp in the US
What to Listen to, Read, and Action This Week
“THE Gillard government's chief promoter of the climate change debate has admitted even a global effort to cut carbon emissions would not lower temperatures for up to 1000 … [Read more...] about What to Listen to, Read, and Action This Week
‘Carbon Tax’ Hurt Labor Vote in NSW
Tonight, in the Australian state of New South Wales, Barry O'Farrell has swept 16 years of Labor government into history with a landslide victory. The magnitude of his 17 per cent swing has surprised many. Labor is likely to end up with as few as … [Read more...] about ‘Carbon Tax’ Hurt Labor Vote in NSW
Total Emissivity of the Earth and Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide: A Note from Nasif S. Nahle
Introduction Central to the theory of Anthropogenic Global Warming (AGW) is the assumption that the Earth and every one of its subsystems behaviors as if they were blackbodies, that is their “emissivity” potential is calculated as 1.0. [1] But … [Read more...] about Total Emissivity of the Earth and Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide: A Note from Nasif S. Nahle
Give Me Nuclear Power: George Monbiot
IN an article entitled 'Why Fukushima made me stop worrying and love nuclear power' environmental activist and Guardian columnist, George Monbiot, explains why he favours nuclear over many renewable... "A crappy old plant with inadequate safety … [Read more...] about Give Me Nuclear Power: George Monbiot
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
