Belief in the truth of a theory is inversely proportional to the precision of the science. At least that is what someone called Harris once said. Modern climate science theory seems to be a case in point with imprecise extrapolation from often … [Read more...] about Leading Climate Scientists Don’t Really Believe Their Climate Theory (Part 1)
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Bull Market in Environmental Guilt
"This is strange territory. The Dow is down. Wall Street needs a bailout. But in the Washington area and across the country, there is still a bull market in environmental guilt. Sales of carbon offsets -- whose buyers pay hard cash to make amends … [Read more...] about Bull Market in Environmental Guilt
World’s Mammals under Increasing Threat, including The Sumatran Tiger
Leaders from government and non-government organisations as well as celebrities and scientists have converged on Barcelona, Spain, for a meeting of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Yesterday at the Congress a new study … [Read more...] about World’s Mammals under Increasing Threat, including The Sumatran Tiger
Bowhead Whale Could Slow US Plan for OffShore Oil Drilling
Tomorrow the residents of Barrow, Alaska, a town on the edge of the Arctic Ocean, will vote for a new mayor. According to at least one report whoever wins will potentially impact the ability of the US to fast track its plans for energy … [Read more...] about Bowhead Whale Could Slow US Plan for OffShore Oil Drilling
Mobile Phones to Track Carbon Footprint
I gather there are three 'things' now shared by most communities on this earth: keys, money and mobile phones. So with the development of new software that enables mobile phones to track our carbon footprint, well, perhaps we can each soon be … [Read more...] about Mobile Phones to Track Carbon Footprint
Counting Cows In Outback Australia
A Queensland jackeroo ('jackeroo'=cowboy, Australian version!) is overseeing his herd in remote territory when suddenly a brand-new BMW advances out of a dust cloud towards him. The driver, a young man in a designer suit, Gucci shoes, Ray Ban … [Read more...] about Counting Cows In Outback Australia
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
