He studied chemistry at Imperial College, London, has 10 degrees, including a law degree, and has published more than 100 scientific papers. I’m referring to my husband, John Abbot. He is also a man of few words. Last Friday morning, after … [Read more...] about John has Plus 10 Degrees, Bureau Loses Minus 10 Degrees
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Vindicated: Bureau not following WMO guidelines
TWO decades ago the Australian Bureau of Meteorology replaced most of the manually-read mercury thermometers in its weather stations with electronic probes that could be read automatically – so since at least 1997 most of the temperature data has … [Read more...] about Vindicated: Bureau not following WMO guidelines
Vindicated: Bureau acknowledges limits set on how cold temperatures can be recorded
THE Bureau has a network of 695 automatic weather stations (AWS) across Australia. In a report released late yesterday it acknowledged issues with the performance of just two of these: Goulburn Airport (Goulburn) and Thredbo Top Station (Thredbo). … [Read more...] about Vindicated: Bureau acknowledges limits set on how cold temperatures can be recorded
Are Recordings from Electronic Devices Comparable – or Not?
Because a change in equipment can potentially create discontinuities in a temperature record, it is Australian Bureau of Meteorology policy to have new equipment recording side-by-side with old equipment for a period of at least 2 years. In this … [Read more...] about Are Recordings from Electronic Devices Comparable – or Not?
Two Decades of Temperature Data from Australia – Not Fit for Purpose
Australia is a large continent in the Southern Hemisphere. The temperatures measured and recorded by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology contribute to the calculation of global averages. These values, of course, suggest catastrophic human-caused … [Read more...] about Two Decades of Temperature Data from Australia – Not Fit for Purpose
Concerned About Prof Peter Ridd
I have been chatting off-and-on with Peter Ridd, now Professor of Physics at James Cook University, for nearly two decades. We both resent the lack of honesty in the reporting of many environmental issues. Earlier this week, Prof Ridd was … [Read more...] about Concerned About Prof Peter Ridd
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
