In a new article just published in the Journal of Geophysical Research-Atmospheres, Pat Michaels and I have concluded that the manipulations for the steep post-1980 period are inadequate, and the global temperature graph showing warming is an … [Read more...] about New Paper Halves the Global Average Surface Temperature Trend 1980 – 2002
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Uluru to be Banned from Climbing?
According to Zoie Jones of ABC News, University of Western Sydney Researcher, Sarah James has found that attitudes to climbing Uluru have changed, and the time might be right to close the climb altogether. Interesting that it has taken so long to … [Read more...] about Uluru to be Banned from Climbing?
Bali Hype
Final preparations are under way for a key UN climate summit that will attempt to reach a deal on what should replace the Kyoto Protocol, which ends in 2012. Talks will centre on whether binding targets are needed to cut emissions. BBC New website: … [Read more...] about Bali Hype
Chilled Amber Nectar Contributes to Global Warming
Yes, secondary beer fridges in North American and Australian homes have a significant impact on domestic greenhouse gas emissions. So says a 'study' by Denise Young from the University of Alberta, Canada. Joanna Yarrow, director of 'Beyond Green,' a … [Read more...] about Chilled Amber Nectar Contributes to Global Warming
Flying Foxes in the Heat of Debate
Flying foxes to wilt with climate change, by ABC Science Online's Stephen Pincock, contends that new research shows some of Australia's flying foxes face a grave threat from extreme temperatures expected to become more frequent with climate … [Read more...] about Flying Foxes in the Heat of Debate
The Ideal Average World Temperature
Nigel Lawson gave an insightful address to the group who gathered for the Institute of Public Affair's 2007 HV McKay Lecture in Sydney on Monday. He spoke on the politics and economics of climate change and commented: "Is it really plausible that … [Read more...] about The Ideal Average World Temperature
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
