Climate & Climate Change

Climate policy after 2012, when the Kyoto treaty expires, needs a radical rethink. More of the same won't do, argue Gwyn Prins and Steve Rayner. The Kyoto Protocol is a symbolically important expression of governments' concern about climate change. … [Read more...] about The Kyoto Protocol has Failed – Time for a New Approach

Another 'field day' for the press as a new research paper, entitled 'A long-term association between global temperature and biodiversity, origination and extinction in the fossil record', is published in the journal Proceedings of The Royal Society … [Read more...] about Global Warming and Mass Extinctions: New Research Paper

I'm referring to Queensland's 'Cool it by Degrees' campaign. "Polar bears are among the most threatened species as a result of changes in our temperature and changes in our climate," Ms Bligh told reporters. "If we had every Queenslander change the … [Read more...] about Save Polar Bears – Turn Up Your Fridge in Queensland

MPs have asked the government to provide evidence that the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) is helping cut the UK's greenhouse gas emissions. The Environmental Audit Committee has sought reassurances that the reduction in CO2 emissions are a … [Read more...] about UK MPs Question EU Emissions Trading Scheme

A new scientific paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), claims that carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is increasing faster than expected. The study entitled 'Global and regional drivers of accelerating CO2 … [Read more...] about Climate Hysteria in Australia’s Media

The Greenhouse 2007 presentations, papers and panel sessions are now available online: KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS I can't wait to view Sir David King's presentation to see how his plans for us all moving to the Antarctic are shaping up. Sir David is … [Read more...] about Greenhouse 2007 Presentations Now Online