Following my blog post titled 'Richard Lindzen on Hockey Sticks' there was some discussion about Richard Tol's views on various issues relating to economics and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Various commentators at the thread where … [Read more...] about Comment from Richard Tol
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An Inconvenient Truth: New Film Starring Al Gore
A new movie about global warming titled 'An Inconvenient Truth' based on former US Vice President Al Gore's personal journey of discovery will be out soon. Produced by Paramount Classics the trailer has already been released, click here to watch. I … [Read more...] about An Inconvenient Truth: New Film Starring Al Gore
Coral Bleaching & The Reef: Walter Starck
There is a widespread belief, cultivated at least in part by Prof Ove Hoegh-Guldberg that global warming has resulted in more coral bleaching. Given the interest in the subject, I have copied the following comment from Dr Walter Starck, from … [Read more...] about Coral Bleaching & The Reef: Walter Starck
Global Warming & The Reef: Andrew Bolt &
On 31st January there was a piece in The Age titled 'Scientists worried by reef bleaching' quoting Prof Ove Hoegh-Guldberg from the University of Queensland, with Don Henry from the Australian Conservation Foundation suggesting the problem of … [Read more...] about Global Warming & The Reef: Andrew Bolt &
Skeptics Ask for Public Consultation on Climate Change
Following is a much talked about letter from '60 climate skeptics' to the new Canadian PM. It was published by Canadian and UK newspapers including The Telegraph. "Thursday, April 06, 2006 An open letter to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen … [Read more...] about Skeptics Ask for Public Consultation on Climate Change
Can Cut Emissions by 60% without Destroying Economy: Allens Consulting
Hi Jennifer, I thought some of your readers might find this interesting: Those with an interest in the economics of mitigating climate change should take a look at this - recent work on impacts and economic costs by CSIRO and the Allens Consulting … [Read more...] about Can Cut Emissions by 60% without Destroying Economy: Allens Consulting