Kevin Trenberth is head of the large US National Centre for Atmospheric Research and one of the advisory high priests of the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). A New Zealander by birth, Trenberth has had a distinguished career as … [Read more...] about Forecasts All Up in the Air: A Note from Bob Carter
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Monthly Maxima and Minima and What it Means: A Note from Ian Mott
Hello Jennifer, Further to recent posts on the need for new perspectives on Global Warming that can only come from revised graphical treatment, I enclose two graphs that provide us with valuable information on the exact nature and threat potential … [Read more...] about Monthly Maxima and Minima and What it Means: A Note from Ian Mott
Floods in Goulburn
"Ravaged by the harshest water restrictions in Australia, Goulburn, NSW, residents spent last night preparing for floods and possible evacuations. "A huge downpour soaked the region yesterday, with Canberra receiving 44mm of rain. "That has brought … [Read more...] about Floods in Goulburn
Growing Numbers of Sceptics? A Note from Jim
Jennifer, I note of late a tendency to refer to the “growing” number of AGW skeptics in the scientific community and am a bit puzzled by this. If, like myself, you are not a scientist much less an expert in a climate related discipline, then the … [Read more...] about Growing Numbers of Sceptics? A Note from Jim
Less or More Protection Needed for Whales? A Note from Ann Novek
Hi Jennifer, There have been persistent rumours in the international wildlife community that some whales are going to be removed from the IUCN Red List. Probably this rumour origins from the High North Alliance’s press release'entitled 'Whales off … [Read more...] about Less or More Protection Needed for Whales? A Note from Ann Novek
Food Safety Western Australia Style: A Note from Ian Edwards
Australia has one of the most rigorous and transparent gene technology regulation Acts in the world, and is achieving its objective in protecting the health and safety of people and the environment. This was one of the key findings of the Independent … [Read more...] about Food Safety Western Australia Style: A Note from Ian Edwards
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
