When it comes to extreme weather, cyclones are top of my list. The most extreme cyclone to hit Queensland, Tropical Cyclone Mahina, was arguably the world’s most intense with a central pressure recorded at 880 hectopascals, a 12-metre storm surge, … [Read more...] about Some Climate History, Including on Cyclones Making Landfall as Far South as Brisbane
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Natural Sources of Carbon Dioxide. Zoom Webinar. Last Chance
I have started a new series ‘Towards a New Theory of Climate Change’ that I am thinking of renaming 'The New Theory of Climate Resilience'. The series is an excuse for interviewing clever scientists. Today’s guest is Prof Ivan Kennedy from Sydney … [Read more...] about Natural Sources of Carbon Dioxide. Zoom Webinar. Last Chance
Vale Noel Shipp. Diesel Mechanic, Wood Cutter & Philosopher
Until I was sent away to boarding school, I would be about the farm usually a few paces behind my father. And I remember Noel Shipp, he would interrupt whatever he was doing to yarn with Dad. I would listen. Noel was a diesel mechanic, … [Read more...] about Vale Noel Shipp. Diesel Mechanic, Wood Cutter & Philosopher
Science Escapes Them, the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship
They are successfully creating a story that is unifying the conservative message on a range of issues, I am referring to the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship that will be meeting in London this week. They include so many influential politicians … [Read more...] about Science Escapes Them, the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship
Oceans Inhale and Exhale Carbon Dioxide, Since Forever
It could be that all the extra carbon dioxide in the atmosphere – the steady increase year on year, reported since 1958, despite all the airplanes grounded through covid it kept on increasing – is a consequence of the oceans breathing out a bit more, … [Read more...] about Oceans Inhale and Exhale Carbon Dioxide, Since Forever
Don’t mention Climate Science, said Melania to the President
In his inauguration speech, on becoming the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump stated very categorically that there are only two genders: male and female. In making this statement, he seemed to have no problems offending the … [Read more...] about Don’t mention Climate Science, said Melania to the President
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
