THE modern meteorologist relies on computer models for forecasting. Coupled atmospheric-ocean models, known as general circulation models, are favoured for medium to long-range forecasting with these models forecasting an overall and quite rapid … [Read more...] about What Drives Change in Antarctic Sea Ice Cover?
Climate & Climate Change
Myth and the Bureau of Meteorology
WE know that the Australian Bureau of Meteorology can’t forecast weather more than a few days out. So why should we believe a climate forecast to 2030? According to Sara Phillips, writing for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, the … [Read more...] about Myth and the Bureau of Meteorology
Peer-Reviewed Papers Supporting Skeptical Arguments Against AGW Alarmism
Wanting to find a list of peer-reviewed papers supporting an alternative perspective on climate change? It's just been compiled by the geeks at popular technology.net … [Read more...] about Peer-Reviewed Papers Supporting Skeptical Arguments Against AGW Alarmism
Last Year, 2013: A Hot Year for Australia
ANOTHER year, and another announcement from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology that it is getting hotter. Indeed on January 3, 2014, David Jones, Manager of Climate Monitoring and Predictions at the Bureau, explained in a radio interview that: “We … [Read more...] about Last Year, 2013: A Hot Year for Australia
When Is the Right Time to Abandon Ship?
IN September, Patrick J. Michaels likened the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to a treed cat. He wrote, “Instead of closing its eyes and scurrying to the ground, it climbs onto even higher and thinner branches, while yowling ever … [Read more...] about When Is the Right Time to Abandon Ship?
Carbon Off-setting an Expedition to the Antarctic
CHRIS Turney is professor of climate change at the University of New South Wales. He recently set off on a 233-foot-long Russian-flagged ship with 70 or so colleagues to check-out the climate by following in the footsteps of famous explorer Douglas … [Read more...] about Carbon Off-setting an Expedition to the Antarctic
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
