Michael Crichton's recent address to the US Senate on the integrity of science and problems with global warming research in particular the IPCC process is worth a read. It is interesting to ponder how Crichton became so concerned about the integrity … [Read more...] about Crichton on Science (Part 2)
Climate & Climate Change
Michael Crichton or Michael Moore
I saw the Michael Moore movie Fahrenheit 9/11 when it first came out in Australia as part of an 'invited audience' with some other local ABC listeners and a few celebrities. I found the movie entertaining and amusing but assumed it to be about as … [Read more...] about Michael Crichton or Michael Moore
The Weather Makers
What is it about 'global warming' that brings out the worst in people like Tim Flannery? Prof Flannery was on ABC Television's The 7.30 Report last night promoting his new book. I have not read The Weather Makers but I understand from the interview … [Read more...] about The Weather Makers
An IPCC Cornerstone, 20 Years Old
I received the following note from Warwick Hughes: The 20th anniversary of Jones et al 1986 seems a good time to assemble all available reviews of these IPCC cornerstones that slipped under the radar of science. I have just … [Read more...] about An IPCC Cornerstone, 20 Years Old
Climate Change
Rita hit the US mainland (near Port Arthur, Texas) as a category 3 hurricane last night. This will put Rita in the US National Hurricane Centres 'major hurricane' category. It is starting to really look like there has been a recent significant … [Read more...] about Climate Change
Another Hurricane
According to this map, at the time of writing this post, there are 5 hurricanes in the West Pacific, Central Pacific and North Atlantic. When Dennis struck in July, I followed its path at Jeff Master's blog. He is now following Hurricane Rita and … [Read more...] about Another Hurricane