New Anthropocene
Climate Change
There’s consensus and then there’s consensus: Climate “Sceptics” Just Don’t Get It
Every single time researchers go to the otherwise wasted effort of reviewing the standing position of climate research in relation to anthropogenic climate change (for, in what other field of science do scientists undertake such analyses?), we hear the same backlash from the committed sceptics. In fact, looking at the dismissal charges of conservative columnists … Continue reading
Dead-Head Denialism: Challenging “Sceptics” of Climate Change to Fluoridation is Zombie Warfare
It has been a while since I’ve commented on much in the way of climate science and the denial movement. Although aware of the recent noise regarding the supposed “proof” of the unfounded “scare” regarding anthropogenic climate change, citing Otto et al (2013) or foaming bile in reply to the Cook et al (2013) study illustrating … Continue reading
China’s Coal Power and Australian Devotion to Obscurity
“Why should we do anything when China is building a new coal power station every week?” I had this one hurled at me just the other day over dinner. It is both misleading and irrelevant, but serves the point of misinforming. Moreover, the Climate Institute / GE Low-Carbon Competitive Index, released today shows that China … Continue reading
Building more dams will bring a bigger emissions headache
In mid February, a Coalition draft dams plan was leaked to the media. This plan suggested the potential for an additional 100 dams across Australia to help with water security and flood mitigation as well as provide hydro-power. While this plan does not officially form part of the Coalition’s environmental strategy, Tony Abbott has thrown his … Continue reading
So, What Do I Think of the ALP’s Price on Carbon?
I know I’ve focused upon the alternative. This is due to it being an election year, with the Coalition doing so well in the polls with initiatives that are contrary to the interests of Australia (I say this, not as a personal opinion, but based upon my analysis of their Direct Action Plan, which seems … Continue reading
“Carbon Tax” Successful Reframing at its Best
I got into a debate over the weekend with a family friend. I learnt fairly quickly that nothing I said could alter the frustration the other felt over the “carbon tax”. This included pointing out an absurdly obvious fact; it’s not a tax. I shouldn’t need to say it, but we all know the basics … Continue reading
How to Win a Climate Change “Argument”
Just some fun. Have a good weekend.
Greg Hunt’s unusually cool US winter that wasn’t
By Graham Readfearn. OPPOSITION spokesperson on climate change Greg Hunt has been quoted across the news wires today as saying that while Australia has experienced its hottest summer on record, it’s been unusually cold elsewhere. The story is based on an interview with ABC Radio, where Mr Hunt is commenting on a new report – The Angry Summer – from … Continue reading
Many Inconsistencies From Greg Hunt on the Carbon Price
The claim that the Coalition’s Direct Action Plan, firstly, is an alternative to taxpayers paying is absurd. The analysis I undertook and the material I referenced therein suggest that the taxpayer is directly forking out for the Direct Action Plan, should the Coalition come into power and implement it. The Direct Action Plan is directly aimed at … Continue reading
One Angry Summer… Oh, Anthropogenic Climate Change was Involved.
Sure, Australia is a country of drought and flooding rain, but not often at the same time, year after year! Key facts: The Australian summer over 2012 and 2013 has been defined by extreme weather events across much of the continent, including record-breaking heat, severe bushfires, extreme rainfall and damaging flooding. Extreme heatwaves and catastrophic … Continue reading
