Category Archives: Politics

The low carbon economy winding down in the UK?

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Anthony

“Tories tear green credentials to shreds”, is the headline of an item at BusinessGreen.  The article starts: “Has there been a more anti-environmental political conference at any point over the past decade than this year’s annual Conservative party jamboree in Manchester? The … Continue reading →

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Another two professors resign, protesting their institutions’ stance on global warming

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Anthony

Following in the footsteps of Hal Lewis … Prof Ivar Giaver, 82, an elected fellow of the American Physical Society, has resigned from the society; protesting its stance on global warming.  He is a US based Norwegian physicist and is … Continue reading →

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The two main effects of NZ’s new emissions target – unknown, could be exorbitant high cost and yet negligible climate benefit

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Anthony

On 5 April I wrote to Dr Nick Smith, New Zealand’s Minister for Climate Change Issues, asking what will be the expected economic cost and temperature reduction benefit from the Government’s new emissions reduction target.  The new target:  to reduce … 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 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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A legal battle looming

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Anthony

From an item at Climate Realists by John O’Sullivan.  http://climaterealists.com/?id=7512 Dr. Tim Ball is a talented climate scientist who has been working hard to expose the alarm over global warming.  He now unfortunately faces two costly courtroom battles. Dr. Tim … 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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