LAST night in The Southern Ocean, anti-whaling campaigners aboard The Steve Irwin rammed the Kaiko Maru from the starboard rear side. According to the Japanese whalers: The incident occurred when the Kaiko Maru was undertaking a detour in the ice … [Read more...] about ‘Steve Irwin’ Attacks Japanese Whalers
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Global Warming Since 1958
I know it’s a tough job – but let’s just check the International Panel on Climate Changes (IPCC) iconic, widely-quoted conclusion* and parse its meaning: “Most of the observed increase in globally-averaged temperatures since the mid-20th century … [Read more...] about Global Warming Since 1958
Best Blog Posts of 2008
EACH year On Line Opinion and Club Troppo collaborate to publish a Best Blogs feature in January, which features the best blog pieces from the previous year selected from reader nominations. This year they are doing it again. What was the best … [Read more...] about Best Blog Posts of 2008
Shortage of Christmas Trees
Total production of Nordmann firs in Europe is about 30 million trees per year while the demand is 33 million to 35 million. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Shortage of Christmas Trees
Insight into Life in the Arctic
Funny video about Polar Bears. Click here to watch (caution course language). … [Read more...] about Insight into Life in the Arctic
Top Issues November – Not Climate Change
According to polling in Australia by Graham Young: climate change has dropped significantly in importance as an issue along with other environmental issues including "water". Read more here. … [Read more...] about Top Issues November – Not Climate Change