According to an analysis by Scafetta and West published in the March edition of Physics Today (subscription required), the Sun 'could account for as much as 69% of the increase in Earth's average temperature.' Article title: “Is climate sensitive to … [Read more...] about How Sensitive is Climate to Solar Variability?
Climate & Climate Change
Oceans Fall Over Millions of Years
A new paper published in Science magazine suggests that ocean the floors are getting deeper and sea levels have fallen by about 170 meters (560 ft) since the Cretaceous period 80 million years ago, due to tectonic shifts. Previous estimates were … [Read more...] about Oceans Fall Over Millions of Years
Climate Charlie
Below is a photograph of Prince Charles's 'eco-friendly' mode of travel. Charles and Camilla flew to Trinidad to board the private yacht Leander in order to cruise to Tobago, St Lucia, Montserrat and Jamaica, rather than fly, in order to reduce their … [Read more...] about Climate Charlie
New Theory of the Greenhouse Effect
NASA linked Ferenc Miskolczi is a Hungarian atmospheric physicist who has published a new derivation of equations governing the greenhouse effect which suggests "runaway warming" is impossible. According to Miskolczi, NASA refused to publish the … [Read more...] about New Theory of the Greenhouse Effect
Climate Change Conference, New York – Day 3, In Review
I’ve already reported on the standing ovation given to Vaclav Klaus following his speech at breakfast on day 3 of the 2008 International Conference on Climate Change in New York. President of the Czech Republic Vaclav Klaus addressing delegates at … [Read more...] about Climate Change Conference, New York – Day 3, In Review
Roger Pielke Jr Interviewed by The Breakthrough Blog
There is a very interesting interview with Roger Pielke Jr over at the Breakthrough Blog: The following is an interview with Breakthrough Senior Fellow Roger Pielke, Jr. Roger has done pioneering work on proper role of scientists and experts in … [Read more...] about Roger Pielke Jr Interviewed by The Breakthrough Blog