President Barack Obama's plan to push through climate change legislation as part of his $3,600bn federal budget appeared all but dead on Thursday after the Senate ruled out fast-track action on the issue. Read more here. … [Read more...] about US Senate in No Hurry on Climate Plan
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Dolphin Discovery: Now Time to Reassess Conservation Effort
JUST a month ago it was considered really good news when another eight Irrawaddy dolphins were found at Chilika Lake in India bringing the total number to 146. The lake is considered a principle habitat for this rare species of freshwater dolphin … [Read more...] about Dolphin Discovery: Now Time to Reassess Conservation Effort
It’s Official: Oceans Caused Droughts
Folks, Here's an interesting report from the "pedigree" US Climate Change Science Program (heavily backed by NOAA). http://www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/sap1-3/final-report/ And a news description of it from the good ole' National … [Read more...] about It’s Official: Oceans Caused Droughts
G20 Deal to Boost Economic Growth
Investor sentiment soared in response to the recommendation that more than $1.4 trillion in financial aid be made available to help boost economic growth. Read more here. … [Read more...] about G20 Deal to Boost Economic Growth
NYT Interviews Freeman Dyson
Freeman Dyson says he doesn’t want his legacy to be defined by climate change, but his dissension from the orthodoxy of global warming is significant because of his stature and his devotion to the integrity of science. Read more here. … [Read more...] about NYT Interviews Freeman Dyson
The Importance of Sceptism
A society will only be able to benefit from science if it can sustain a sceptical outlook as part of its inherent cultural fabric. Janet Barlow. … [Read more...] about The Importance of Sceptism
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
