THE scientific sceptic* is defined by rational inquiry and is prepared to consider the possibility, probability or certainty of different propositions. Furthermore, the scientific sceptic investigates with a disposition to be persuaded. The … [Read more...] about Defining the Scientific Sceptics (Part 7)
Opinion
Not Real Climate
“REALCLIMATE is a commentary site (blog) on climatology by a group of climate scientists for the interested public and journalists. It aims to provide a quick response to developing stories and provide the context sometimes missing in mainstream … [Read more...] about Not Real Climate
A Climate Change Paradox
AUSTRALIA'S Minister for Climate Change, Penny Wong, recently suggested that most of the global warming since 1960, about 85 percent, has happened in the oceans and that change in ocean heat content is thus the most appropriate measure of global … [Read more...] about A Climate Change Paradox
US Carbon Trade Legislation
"The largest corporate welfare program ever enacted in the history of the United States" according to Ronald Bailey, Reason magazine, commenting on the Waxman-Markey Bill. … [Read more...] about US Carbon Trade Legislation
Rational Advice on ‘Carbon Act’ Censored (Part 2)
A WEEK ago President Barrack Obama praised the House of Representatives for passing the ‘Clean Energy and Security Act’. Everyone agrees that it’s far reaching legislation. The US Environment Protection Agency had one of its employees, a 35-year … [Read more...] about Rational Advice on ‘Carbon Act’ Censored (Part 2)
Due Diligence on Science Underpinning Carbon Trade
YOU will have heard on the news over the last three weeks of the activities of Senator Steve Fielding in Australia. Steve is an independent cross-bench senator who holds a casting vote over the passage of the Australian ETS (termed the Carbon … [Read more...] about Due Diligence on Science Underpinning Carbon Trade
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
