Category Archives: Environment

A discussion with a protestor at St Leonard’s Station

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Anthony

Here’s what happened to me early April at St Leonard’s Station, (which is just north of Sydney for non Aussies).  I had an encounter with a young man returning from the carbon protest. I’m a kiwi, and I was visiting … Continue reading →

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An interview with Patrick Moore

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Anthony

Just prior to his presentation (see the previous post) Patrick Moore was interviewed by Roger Currie on Frontier Radio.  I like Dr. Moore’s approach to environmental issues; that he includes human needs in the mix, that he takes a balanced and scientific … Continue reading →

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A really good environmentalist – Dr. Patrick Moore

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Anthony

I’d like to introduce Patrick Moore.  Dr. Moore was a co-founder of Greenpeace about 40 years ago.  Under his direction, Greenpeace had a huge influence on the world.  For example; taking on USA’s hydrogen bomb testing – and winning; taking on French nuclear … Continue reading →

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Where did the 50 million climate refugees go?

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Anthony

Well – they didn’t need to go anywhere.  I found this piece of news at Anthony Watts’ blog.  Here’s a short introduction:- In 2005, the United Nations Environment Programme predicted that climate change would create 50 million climate refugees by 2010. … Continue reading →

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Professor John Christy on climate change

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Anthony

It’s great that some mainstream media are beginning to look at and talk about what is really happening with climate change. Here’s another interview that’s worth a listen. The person being interviewed is Prof. John Christy.  He is one of THE genuine experts on this topic.  John works at the … Continue reading →

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Professor Richard Lindzen on Australian radio

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Anthony

Prof. Richard Lindzen is likely the world’s most repsected climate scientist.  He was recently interviewed by Chris Smith on Australian radio. I highly recommend you spend 14 mintes to listen to the interview. Go on.  Click the link.  You won’t be disappointed.  http://www.2gb.com/index2.php?option=com_newsmanager&task=view&id=8613

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You think the planet is in danger from our CO2 emissions. Think again.

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Anthony

From an article in the Financial Post.  http://opinion.financialpost.com/2011/04/07/climate-models-go-cold/ The article is by Dr David Evans.  David is a mathematician and engineer, with six university degrees, including a PhD from Stanford University in electrical engineering. Here are a few extracts. The … Continue reading →

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Energy crisis over – for 250 years?

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Anthony

From an article in the Register by Andrew Orlowski.  http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/04/07/lots_more_gas_everywhere/ Here are some extracts. The “Energy Crisis” is over, according to some analyses, with new gas discoveries securing supplies for as much as 250 years. The big winners include Argentina … Continue reading →

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DDT, malaria, sled dogs, people and death

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Anthony

Last week I was at a training course over in Australia.  One of the presenters was a top policeman who shared some of his leadership experiences.  One of them was about a time he spent in Africa.  The sickness and death that occurs … Continue reading →

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4 out of 5 Australians say ‘No Carbon Tax’

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Anthony

From an article at Joanne Nova’s site. A Channel 9 poll of about 159,000 people shows 83% of Aussies do not support a carbon tax, while 17% do.  Here’s the link to Joanne’s post. http://joannenova.com.au/2011/03/mainstream-australia-is-speaking-greens-flop-flannery-labor/ The result is similar to the … Continue reading →

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