Last year Harry Bryden published a paper* in the journal Nature which indicated that there had been a 30 percent decline in the northward flow of warm water in the Atlantic Ocean. This was interpreted by many as another sign of climate change with … [Read more...] about Wrong ‘Shot’ at Atlantic Conveyor Belt Speed?
Climate & Climate Change
An Iceberg Off New Zealand: A Note from Paul Biggs
Hi Jennifer, An interesting news article appeared in Sci-Tech-Today on November 17, 2006 entitled 'Iceberg Spotted from New Zealand Shore'. The article reads in part: "An iceberg has been spotted from the New Zealand shore for the first time in 75 … [Read more...] about An Iceberg Off New Zealand: A Note from Paul Biggs
It was Cold & Wet Yesterday in Western Victoria, Australia
I flew to Melbourne and drove out to Halls Gap (western Victoria) yesterday morning, past Ballarat where it was snowing! There was no mention of global warming on the local radio stations, just mention of the unusually cold weather. Anyway, today, … [Read more...] about It was Cold & Wet Yesterday in Western Victoria, Australia
Australian PM Rolls Over On Carbon Trading
Last night Australia's Prime Minister, John Howard, announced an inquiry into a possible carbon trading scheme for Australia. He was speaking at the Business Council of Australia Annual Dinner in Sydney and the Ambassadors of both the United States … [Read more...] about Australian PM Rolls Over On Carbon Trading
Democrats Set to Change US Climate Change Policy
With the Democrats winning control of both the Senate and House of Representatives in the recent US elections, Senator Barbara Boxer will take over as chairman of the US Senate Environmental Public Works Committee and has pledged to introduce … [Read more...] about Democrats Set to Change US Climate Change Policy
Weekend Reading: More on the Stern Report
It was my plan to get out into the garden a bit this weekend. We have had beautiful weather lately here in Brisbane – clear skies, warm days and cool nights. This morning it’s raining – just nicely. But the official forecast is for a climate … [Read more...] about Weekend Reading: More on the Stern Report
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
