There has been an interesting exchange between Ann in Sweden, David in Tokyo, and others following my blog post of 23rd April titled 'Norway to Kill More Whales'. The discussion has now moved from whales to elephants. I lived in Kenya from 1989 … [Read more...] about Elephants to Sweden?
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Birds, Bats & Wind Turbines, With Particular Reference to Orange Bellied Parrots: Bob McDonald
I have copied this comment by Bob McDonald from my blog post of 7th April titled 'MInister Blocks Wind Farm for Orange Bellied Parrots': Wind power as generated by turbines with large blades has only recently been discovered to have a significant … [Read more...] about Birds, Bats & Wind Turbines, With Particular Reference to Orange Bellied Parrots: Bob McDonald
More ‘Dumb’ Questions from Ian Castles
Coby, I accept that I should not have said [in my previous blog post, which can be accessed by clicking here] that well mixed GHGs "presumably have a similar warming impact in both hemispheres" (Figure 11 of Hansen et al, third map down in right … [Read more...] about More ‘Dumb’ Questions from Ian Castles
16,119 Species Threatened with Extinction?
The World Conservation Union (The IUCN) has just released it ‘red list’ for 2006 with the headline: "The number of known threatened species reaches 16,119. The ranks of those facing extinction are joined by familiar species like the polar bear, … [Read more...] about 16,119 Species Threatened with Extinction?
New Zealand Contrarians to Audit IPCC?
According to the New Zealand Herald: "A group of leading climate scientists has announced the formation of the New Zealand Climate Science Coalition, aimed at refuting what it believes are unfounded claims about man-made global warming. "We believe … [Read more...] about New Zealand Contrarians to Audit IPCC?
Lots of Temperature Ups and Downs Over Last Six Centuries: Gabriele Hegerl
Climatologists at Duke University in the US have been running some simulations for the Northern Hemisphere and in their latest press release are suggesting that the higher range temperature scenarios are unlikely but nevertheless give a probability … [Read more...] about Lots of Temperature Ups and Downs Over Last Six Centuries: Gabriele Hegerl
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
