One analysis by CRA International estimates the Lieberman-Warner bill will cost $4 to $6 trillion over 40 years. The American Council for Capital Formation has concluded that the legislation's emissions-swapping scheme would lead to "higher energy … [Read more...] about Latest Climate News Round Up from Marc Morano
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The IPCC’s Level of Scientific Ignorance
We should always begin our scientific pronouncements with this statement: "At our present level of ignorance, we think we know...," John Christy. Read John Christy's viewpoint article on the BBC News Website: No consensus on IPCC's level of … [Read more...] about The IPCC’s Level of Scientific Ignorance
Update on Whaling in Iceland – A Note from Ann Novek
International media reported back in August that Iceland will not issue new whaling permits for commercial whaling next season due to a “ lack of markets and demand”. Unfortunately for the whales , the Icelandic Government did a turn –around some … [Read more...] about Update on Whaling in Iceland – A Note from Ann Novek
What do ‘Climate Sceptics’ Really Believe?
Richard Black from the BBC News website sent out a questionnaire to climate sceptic groups in order to test the alternative 'consensus.' He is now able to report the results: What do "climate sceptics" believe? Despite having reported on … [Read more...] about What do ‘Climate Sceptics’ Really Believe?
After the ‘Top Island’ Fire in the Barmah Red Gum Forest
Aborigines managed much of the Australian landscape with fire. This management strategy favoured fire tolerant and fire resistant species – perhaps why gum trees dominate so much of the Australian landscape. But river red gums, Eucalyptus … [Read more...] about After the ‘Top Island’ Fire in the Barmah Red Gum Forest
Glacier Dynamics and Why Greenland Not in Danger of Collapse
Dear Jennifer, Professor Ollier takes on James Hansen's claim that the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets are in danger of collapse due to global warming. Hansen's claims are the basis for Al Gore's suggestion, in An Inconventient Truth, that the … [Read more...] about Glacier Dynamics and Why Greenland Not in Danger of Collapse
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
