October, 2007 RESEARCH UPDATE: We have submitted a research paper to the Journal of Climate in which we used a simple climate model to demonstrate how natural climate variability in temperature and clouds can be mis-diagnosed as positive feedback … [Read more...] about Variability in Temperature and Clouds can be Mis-Diagnosed as Positive Feedback – Roy Spencer
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The Greenland-Antarctica Melting Problem Does Not Exist – Cliff Ollier
My attention was drawn to a Working Paper by Alan Carlin (1) which was basically about how emissions reductions may be a dangerous strategy to avoid climate change. Much of his perceived threat is based on papers by Hansen (2007) and others who … [Read more...] about The Greenland-Antarctica Melting Problem Does Not Exist – Cliff Ollier
Giant White-lipped Tree Frog
In the centre of the Daintree rainforest, Giant White-lipped Tree Frogs Litoria infrafrenata ordinarily call for mates at the beginning of September, but much cooler temperatures persisting until very recently, have delayed the unmistakable clatter … [Read more...] about Giant White-lipped Tree Frog
UK Hoping for a Mild Winter
Britain faces the prospect of power shortages and soaring prices this winter after the National Grid warned of a shortfall in electricity-generating capacity yesterday. The alert coincides with a surge in gas prices, which are now 40% higher than in … [Read more...] about UK Hoping for a Mild Winter
Japan’s $10.5 Billion Carbon Credit Bill
Japan needs to implement measures to lower greenhouse gas emissions and avoid a bill of as much as 1.2 trillion yen ($10.5 billion) to buy carbon credits in global markets, a government report says. Bloomberg: Japan Needs Measures to Avert $10.5 … [Read more...] about Japan’s $10.5 Billion Carbon Credit Bill
More Australian Junk Science
MORE Australians will die from heart attacks, strokes and respiratory diseases as the planet heats up, a study has found. Instances of obesity, food poisoning, and mosquito-borne diseases such as the deadly Ross River fever are also likely to rise … [Read more...] about More Australian Junk Science