Governments around the world are working towards a commitment to deep cuts in CO2 emissions by 2050, or earlier, in the apparent belief that cuts are achievable, affordable, politically acceptable, and will have a measurable influence on climate … [Read more...] about Emission Impossible
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Happy Birthday Cheeta
"It is 76 years since Cheeta the chimp was plucked from the African jungle to become a Hollywood star in the Tarzan movies. Yet incredibly, he is still going strong. "The oldest known living chimpanzee enjoys a leisurely retirement in California, … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Cheeta
Carbon Offsets to Expand National Parks or Selling Ice to Eskimos
In the cross-hairs of Queensland Government Acquisition? “The Queensland Government will channel more than $10 million a year into a new ‘Eco Fund' to expand the state's National Parks.” So said the Hon. Premier, Anna Bligh and Minister for … [Read more...] about Carbon Offsets to Expand National Parks or Selling Ice to Eskimos
The Global Warming Challenge: Scott Armstrong Calling Al Gore
Professor Scott Armstrong of the Wharton School of Business at the Univ. of Pennsyvania, also associated with the Heartland Institute, is internationally known for his pioneering work on forecasting methods. Recently, he challenged former … [Read more...] about The Global Warming Challenge: Scott Armstrong Calling Al Gore
Won’t Meet Emissions Targets, Unless
With present policies Australia has no chance of reducing our C02 emissions by anywhere near 80 per cent by the year 2050. Before I explain why, I should say that I am a greenhouse sceptic taking the view that it is very unlikely that CO2 is having a … [Read more...] about Won’t Meet Emissions Targets, Unless
Typo in 2002 Australian Report Responsible for Plastic Bag Mythology
The plastic bag is the latest useful item to fall victim to a factually challenged campaign aimed at achieving a world-wide ban in the false name of being 'green' or 'saving the planet.' Australia has to take much of the blame for this, due to a 2002 … [Read more...] about Typo in 2002 Australian Report Responsible for Plastic Bag Mythology
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
