There is much community concern about global warming and an expectation we will all do our bit to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. So why did the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) decide to transfer its annual requirement for 400,000 … [Read more...] about Switch to Concrete Railway Sleepers, Negates Wind Farm Savings
Climate & Climate Change
The Human Impact On Climate – Additional to CO2: A Note from Paul Biggs
Paul Biggs from the University of Birmingham, UK, sent me the following summary of a presentation by Roger Pielke Sr. There is so much interesting information on the potential human impact on climate beyond a focus on carbon dioxide: "Roger Pielke … [Read more...] about The Human Impact On Climate – Additional to CO2: A Note from Paul Biggs
Skepticism Versus Being An AGW Skeptic: A Note from David Tribe
The Australian Environment Foundation had its first conference and AGM last weekend.* There was some discussion on the subject of anthropogenic global warming (AGW). In my talk I suggested that in the film ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ Al Gore took … [Read more...] about Skepticism Versus Being An AGW Skeptic: A Note from David Tribe
Low Temperatures Over Antarctica
I received the following note: "Hi Jennifer, Tonight the ABC news reported on the large ozone hole over the Antarctic. On the news, first it was claimed that the large hole was responsible for the record cold weather there. Then that the cold … [Read more...] about Low Temperatures Over Antarctica
California – goes for broke on greenhouse – mad, bad or visionary ?
I received the following note from a reader of this blog: "Last Wednesday the state of California, the world’s 12th largest emitter of greenhouse gases sued the country's largest automobile manufacturers, seeking billions of dollars for … [Read more...] about California – goes for broke on greenhouse – mad, bad or visionary ?
Saved from Global Warming by The Sun?
When Bob Foster posted a note here in April claiming that the sun drives climate and the next little ice age will be in 2030 he was roundly condemned by many AGW believers. Now there is an article in New Scientist also suggesting "that the sun is … [Read more...] about Saved from Global Warming by The Sun?
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
