WATCH OUT FOR 'GLOBAL CLIMATE DISRUPTION'

No, it's not a new disaster movie (yet!), but a new name for global warming (or climate change as some call it). Apparently the alarmists are not winning hearts and minds because they chose the wrong name, according to this article. The trouble is that when you resort to too many name changes people begin to notice and credibility is lost. This seems a desperate measure by some important but desperate people. If only they understood - it's the FACTS WHICH COUNT!

IPCC CHAIRMAN SHOULD BE REPLACED

This BBC news article explains how the public have lost trust in the current chairman according to a leading UK civil servant.

SCOTS WAKE UP TO CLIMATE COSTS

This report in the Scoteman tells the sorry tale of how the Scots are being bled by their oh so Green government to the tume of £8 billion. It will result in cuts to front-line services. Let's hope the people let them know what they think at the next election.

WHERE HAVE ALL THE GREEN JOBS GONE?

This article shows that Obama is losing faith in Green Jobs saving the US economy. The Green Myth seems to have been exposed as mere hype - just like the whole global warming hypothesis.

GREENPEACE PROPAGANDA

Here is a link to a video showing a young person who appears to be brain-washed into believing the most exaggerated claims of climate alarmism. It makes you think just how malleable the minds of young people are to propaganda. Even if these are only a small minority of young people they may well be the extremists of tomorrow. When we see the behaviour of muslim extremists today it is a chilling thought that we may find a new form of extremism is being created today.

UK GREEN TAXES ON THE RISE

This article gives the details of the huge rise in the pipe-line of taxes that are, allegedly, to bring about behaviour change. In practice they will simply result in higher prices for all of us for no gain.

THE INQUIRY THAT DIDN'T

This report on the House of Commons Science Committee interview with Lord Oxburgh reveals what a feeble inquiry it was. What is needed is a full public inquiry into the whole state of our knowledge of global warming, but of course, the government would not want that, as it would be likely to reveal the truth - which is that the science is patchy and incomplete with very little certainty at all.

If anyone is interested in seeing the Science Select Committee interviewing Lord Oxburgh - Here is a link.

US SCIENTIST FIRED AFTER 36 YEARS FOR NOT BEING 'ON MESSAGE'

This report highlights a disturbing trend among scientists who get involved in politically sensitive areas of work.

LAWSON v KING CLIMATE DEBATE

This article gives details of an interesting clash between Lord Lawson and Sir David King, hosted by the CBI in November.

TRYING TO "SHORE UP" THE BELEAGUERED IPCC

Another devastating critique from christopher Booker here which sums up this whole fiasco.

EU TO HAMMER MOTORISTS?

This Express article gives the details of proposals from the EU to drive us all off the roads. Maybe this will finally get the public to wake up to the dangers of the EU, if they get to hear about it.

ONE "SINNER" STARTS TO REPENT

Below is a very interesting report by Matt Ridley in the Times. His "journey" is both interesting and instructive.

September 04, 2010

This month, after a three-year investigation, Harvard University suspended
a prominent professor of psychology for scandalously overinterpreting
videos of monkey behaviour.

The incident has sent shock waves through science because it suggests a
body of data is unreliable. The professor, Marc Hauser, is now a pariah in
his field and his papers have been withdrawn. But the implications for
society are not great; no policy had been based on his research.

This week, after a four-month review, a committee of scientists concluded
that the Nobel prizewinning UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
has "assigned high confidence to statements for which there is very little
evidence, has failed to enforce its own guidelines, has been guilty of too
little transparency, has ignored critical review comments and has had no
policies on conflict of interest".

Enormous and expensive policy changes have been based on the flawed work
of these scientists. Yet there is apparently to be no investigation,
blame, suspension or withdrawal of papers, just a gentle bureaucratic
fattening of the organisation with new full-time posts.

IPCC reports are supposed to be the gold standard account of what is - and
is not - known about global warming. The panel boasts that it uses only
peer-reviewed scientific literature.

But its claims about mountain ice turned out to be anecdotes from a
climbing magazine, its claims on the Amazon's vulnerability to drought
from a Brazilian pressure group's website and 42 per cent of the
references in one chapter proved to be to reports by Greenpeace, World
Wildlife Fund and other "grey" literature.

This week's review finds guidelines on the use of this grey literature
"are vague and have not always been followed".

For instance, the claim that glaciers in the Himalayas would disappear by
2035 seems to have been based on a misprint (for 2350) in a document
issued by a pressure group. When several reviewers challenged the
assertion in draft, they were ignored.

When Indian scientists challenged it after publication, they were not just
dismissed but vilified and accused of "voodoo science" by IPCC chairman
Rajendra Pachauri.

By contrast, when two academics, Ross McKitrick and Pat Michaels, found a
strong link between temperature rise and local economic development -
implying that recent warming is partly down to local, not global factors -
their paper was ignored for two drafts, despite many review comments
drawing attention to the omission. It was finally given a grudging
reference, with a false assertion that the data was rebutted by other data
that turned out to be nonexistent.

We now know the back story of this episode: the emails leaked from the
University of East Anglia include this from professor Phil Jones,
referring to exactly this paper: "I can't see either of these papers being
in the next IPCC report. Kevin and I will keep them out somehow - even if
we have to redefine what the peer-review literature is!"

(Note that the IPCC had appointed Jones as co-ordinating lead author to
pass judgment on his own papers as well as those of his critics. Learning
nothing, it has appointed one of Jones's closest colleagues for the next
report. This is asking not to be taken seriously.)

These are not merely procedural issues. They have real consequences for
science and society. All the errors and biases that have come to light in
recent months swerve in the direction of exaggerating the likely effect of
climate change.

According to economist Richard Tol, one part of the 2007 report (produced
by Working Group 2) systematically overstated the adverse effects of
climate change, while another section (written by Working Group 3)
systematically understated the costs of emissions reduction. Indur
Goklany, an independent science scholar, likewise noticed that the report
had quoted a study that estimated the number of people at increased risk
of (reduced? BB) water shortage in the future as a result of climate
change, but omitted to mention the same source's estimate of the number of
people at decreased risk.

The latter number was larger in all cases, so that "by the 2080s the net
global population at risk declines by up to 2.1 billion people".

This is not a new problem. The unilateral redrafting of IPCC reports by
lead authors after reviewers had agreed them, and the writing of a
sexed-up "summary for policymakers" before the report was complete, have
discomfited many scientists since the first report. It is no great
surprise that the experts who compiled one part of the 2007 report
included three from Greenpeace, two Friends of the Earth representatives,
two Climate Action Network representatives and a person each from the
activist organisations WWF, Environmental Defence Fund and the David
Suzuki Foundation.

Frankly, the whole process, not just the discredited Pachauri (in
shut-eyed denial at a press conference this week), needs purging or it
will drag down the reputation of science with it.

One of the most shocking things for those who champion science, as I do,
has been the sight of the science establishment reacting to each scandal
in climate science with indifference or contempt. The contrast with the
thorough investigation of the Hauser affair is striking.

Three years ago, not having paid much attention, I thought IPCC reports
were reliable, fair and transparent. No longer.

Despite coming from a long line of coalmining entrepreneurs, I'm not a
denier: I think carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas. I'm not even a sceptic
(yet): I think the climate has warmed and will warm further.

But I am now a "lukewarmer" who has yet to see any evidence saying that
the present warming is, or is likely to be, unprecedented, fast or tending
to accelerate.

So I have concluded that global warming will most probably be a fairly
minor problem - at least compared with others such as poverty and habitat
loss - for nature as well as people.

After watching the ecologically and economically destructive policies
enacted in its name (biofuels, wind power), I think we run the risk of
putting a tourniquet around our collective necks to stop a nosebleed.

The Times

Matt Ridley is the author of The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves
(Fourth Estate).

DIESELS GREENER THAN BATTERY CARS

That's according to this report by Swiss scientists. Tell that to the smug Prius brigade!

THORIUM CAN SOLVE ENERGY SHORTAGES

This article explains the huge advantages of using thorium as a nuclear fuel.

GOVERNMENT TO RE-OPEN INQUIRY INTO UEA EMAILS

Here is the link to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee giving the details of an interview with Lord Oxburgh. They should ask him why he claimed he was not tasked to look at the science (- see this post on Climate Audit) when his inquiry was described as an "inquiry into the science".

IPCC TO BE CRITICISED BY EXPERT PANEL

This Telegraph report explains how the panel of experts brought in to look at the IPCC process in the light of all the recent criticism has found them to be too involved in politics and not impartial.

CLIMATE DEBATE - SORT FACT FROM FANCY

This article by Roger Helmer sums up the state of the climate change debate brilliantly.

DODGY SATELLITE DATA COME TO LIGHT

This article explains how some of the temperature measuring equipment aboard weather satellites has been degraded over time leading to inaccurate measurements. Some of the recorded readings were out by over 100%. The question is - can we trust the accuracy of the rest of it?

CLIMATE PROPAGANDA FOR OLD FOLK

I must confess that I am not familiar with the Stockholm Environment Institute, but I could not resist highlighting this news release about "older people and climate change". What the authors of this patronising piece seem to overlook is that more older folk can see through this sort of stuff and will give them the benefit of their knowledge. The worst thing about this is that they are largely funded indirectly by you and me.

ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT NONSENSE EXPOSED

Here is a very good piece that debunks a recent report that claims we have too large an ecological footprint. This kind of thing is often quoted by the green zealots and it is useful to know how it is falsely calculated.

US CLIMATE CASE REACHES A CLIMAX

This report in the Washington Post explains.

GREENHOUSE GAS SCAM UNCOVERED

Here is the story in the Phillipine Star, which seems to be unnoticed by our own media.

DRAX POWER STATION TO BURN BIOMASS WITH COAL

Willow cuttings and peanut shells are among the materials to be burnt along with coal. This article gives the details. Apart from the large cost of converting the burners to take the new fuel, there is also concern about all the tar being released. Apparently they are also going to attempt to capture the CO2 emissions. It sounds like they are going to produce some very expensive electricity - and we are all going to pay for it!

THE COMING ICE AGE?

This paper makes the case for a colder world.

LATEST SEA LEVEL RISE PAPER - NO CHANGE IN RATE

This report gives a summary of a new paper on sea level rise. It confirms what others have been saying - that the rate of rise remains unchanged at around 6 - 8 inches per century.

UK COAL-FIRED POWER STATIONS GET A REPRIEVE

This piece in the Guardian gives the details.

IPCC REVIEW - HAVE YOUR SAY

There is an opportunity for anyone to make formal comments about the IPCC and its processes and procedures regarding "Global Warming".

The IAC (InterAcademy Council) has been tasked to review the whole IPCC matter and they are now collecting public commentary. [For the press release earlier this year on that, see this link - http://www.interacademycouncil.net/?id=12852.]

Go here for the simple form to fill out: http://reviewipcc.interacademycouncil.net/comments.html

Here is a good article about some of the submissions:
http://www.masterresource.org/2010/08/comments-to-iac-ipcc/.

Not sure as to how balanced or detailed the resulting critique will be, but if we don't participate, we can hardly complain about the results.

THE COST OF GOVERNMENT CLIMATE POLICIES

This report at a readable 8 pages gives a thorough look at present and future taxes and levies that are allegedly designed to reduce our carbon emissions.

It has been alleged that many leading politicians will make themselves very rich by investing in the very industries that they are backing.

NZ SCEPTICS TO CHALLENGE CLIMATE DATA IN COURT

This report testifies to the fact that a legal challenge is being made in New Zealand to the accuracy of official temperature data.

NOAA ADMITS SATELLITE GAVE FAULTY DATA

This article draws attention to a serious failure of temperature data gathering by NOAA (the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). The extent of the errors is not clear, but could have implications for the integrity of temperature records for the past decade.

GREEN TAXES TO TREBLE BY 2020

This article gives the details. All this pain for absolutely no discernible gain whatsoever!

1/4 OF WIND FARMS PUT IN PLACES WITH NOT ENOUGH WIND

According to this report in the Daily Mail there is an absurd rush for UK wind farm subsidies by landowners regardless of the suitability of the site. It's a poor lookout for the UK's energy future.

BBC BIAS

Here is a site dedicated to looking into BBC bias, and in particular the biased presentation of climate change issues.

UK BUSINESS FACES A LOSE-LOSE SITUATION

UK Companies that fail to register their energy use by next month will be hit with fines that could reach £45,000 under the little-known rules of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC). Those that do participate in the initiative by declaring their energy use will face charges for every ton of greenhouse gas they produce. These payments are expected to average £38,000 a year for medium-sized firms, and could reach £100,000 for larger organisations. --James Kirkup, Harry Wallop and Louise Gray, The Daily Telegraph, 11 August 2010

RUSSIA'S HEATWAVE - WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR "CLIMATE CHANGE"

Here's a good piece about this subject.

EMISSIONS TRADING DOWN UNDER

This article gives a flavour of the sort of policies being considered in Australia and New Zealand to try and control emissions. I note that methane emissions will start to be included from 2015. This is bound to increase the price of milk, meat, cheese, butter, etc. and yet have no effect on the climate.

HOW TEMPERATURE TREND STATISTICS CAN CHANGE

We all know the saying "lies,damned lies and statistics". This was never more true than with the controversial earth's surface temperature. This article looks at how the alarmists and the sceptics can seize on different sets of temperatures to make their case. What this really shows is that the figures are far from clear, a point which at least undermines the case for "catastrophic" warming. Yet this is what politicians are claiming is the reason for decarbonising their economy at great expense.

HOW THE IPCC WAS MANIPULATED

This article looks at the way a few scientists have managed to distort the presentation of material in the IPCC report to reach a preconceived conclusion to support their political ambitions.

94 CLIMATE CHANGE ERRORS

This website lists them all.

PIERS CORBYN INTERVIEW

Here is a link to a summary of a full interview with Piers Corbyn of Weather Action. He is able to produce fairly reliable long-range global weather forecasts based on a number of astronomical measurements, particularly the sun. To read the full interview click on the link and then find the link to the full interview.

THE EU ROLE IN CLIMATE RESEARCH

Today I was reading the EUReferendum blog, as I often do, when I came across a link showing just how much funding the EU is pumping into scientific research into climate change. Here is the link. In the third para there is a link to John Rosenthal's analysis of the EU Connection in Climate Research. What this shows is that very large sums of EU money are being used to effectively buy the answers they want to drive the political aims of the EU in terms of the climate agenda. I highly recommend reading this to tie up the climategate emails and what they really mean for the integrity and freedom of scientific research in this area.

EXTREME WEATHER

This report about the 2003 European heatwave also talks about earlier heatwaves which were far worse than the more recent ones. Here's another report of exceptionally cold weather in Peru; and here's a further account of the current Russian heatwave . All these reports show is that we are and have always been subject to extremes of weather. None of these reports is evidence of any discernible pattern or of 'climate change'.

CLIMATE INFO DIRECT TO YOUR IPHONE

This site gives all the details of this great new source of information for all iphone users who want to gain instant non-alarmist information while on the move. I'm sure this will reach thousands of young people who have been subjected to one-sided propaganda in our schools.

SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURES CONTINUE TO FALL

Sea surface temperatures (SST's) have been falling for the past few months now and continue to do, according to Prof Roy Spencer. I am unable to give the link here due to computer problems, but it is on my list of links on the right hand side if you scroll down. This trend in SST is a prelude to a new La Nina condition which is likely to herald the onset of cooler temperatures across the globe.

USEFUL WEBSITE

One of the main purposes of this website is to provide links to other sites where useful information can be found, hence the extensive list of "links" on the right hand side. Today I have been told of this site which I believe will prove very useful in counter-acting some of the so-called science put out in the media, such as ocean acidification - see here.

CLIMATE MODELS CANNOT BE TRUSTED

This article looks at the role of computer models in science and highlights their limitations.

CLIMATE WARS IN USA POLITICS

This article shows what is going on in the USA where politicians are held to account much more rigorously than here in the UK. If only we had strong independent organisations with the cash to take on the government.

FIDDLED DATA LEADS TO HOTTEST JAN - JUNE

This article explains how a lack of temperature readings leads to an increase in warming. How long can this data fiddling go on we must ask?

CLIMATEGATE INQUIRY - NEW SCIENTIST CRITICISES IT

New Scientist, the best selling science magazine has criticised the latest climategate inquiry, headed by Sir Muir Russell - see here for the details. I am starting to think that these Inquiries have been so pathetic that they are having the opposite effect to what was hoped for, ie they are drawing more attention to the emails and what they really said.

PROF. CHRISTY ANSWERS QUESTIONS

One man who is respected by both sides of the climate debate is Professor John Christy. Here he answers questions on global warming. It is, as ever, an interesting exchange.

WESTERN CO2 CUTS POINTLESS AS CHINA POWERS AWAY ON COAL

There is one incontrovertible argument against unilateral cuts in CO2 emissions by the developed western nations, and that is that unless the new emerging giants such as China and India agree to the same cuts then the result will be that CO2 levels will simply go on rising as industries collapse in the West and the production moves to the new giants taking the wealth and the jobs with them. If you believe that China is embarking on a "low Carbon" economy then read this. The question is - why does our government attempt to deny this reality and saddle us with such futile policies as the Climate Change Act?

CO2 CAPTURE MAKES ELECTRICITY UP TO 80% DEARER

According to this article fitting so-called 'carbon capture' to coal-fired power stations would make electricity up to 80% more expensive. This is from a new US government report. Surely the Senate will not vote for such a scheme as carbon trading knowing that these costs will cause a fatal blow to both private consumers and industry.

SON OF KYOTO - PLAN B

This article in the Guardian looks at what the UN are now considering in what might be described as a last-ditch attempt to save their precious carbon-trading dream. Some of the commenters have seen through it and put it very well. No government dares to give away their wealth and prosperity, and that is what they would be signing up to.

SPIN AND PLOTS AT THE IOP

The IOP (Institute of Physics) made a submission to the inquiry into the Climategate scandal. The submission was quite critical of the CRU scientists. This article explains how the submission was undermined in order to reduce its effect. A very determined piece of work by those who want the alarmist view to prevail.

NEW CLIMATE MOVIE FOR STUDENTS

I have just heard of a plan to produce a new climate movie aimed at the youth market. Such a movie is surely needed with all the mis-information currently going through schools. To find out more about this project and how you may be able to help go to this website.

COMPUTER FAILURE MEANS BLOGGING LITE

I am sorry to report that I have been experiencing computer problems which has restricted my blogging efforts in recent days. I hope that readers will be understanding and use the excellent links on the right hand side. For news I recommend The Global Warming Policy Foundation (GWPF) and Watts Up With That (WUWT).

CRAZY CARBON TRADING WILL DESTROY EU INDUSTRY

This report shows how EU industries are 'offsetting' their carbon emissions by directly subsidising their competitors in China and India. How long can this crazy economics continue before EU industries collapse?

HOW RELIABLE IS THE TEMPERATURE RECORD?

The whole case for global warming depends on the records of temperatures and how reliable they are. This 200 page book is an in depth look at the issue. The findings in this account would give any reasonable objective person cause for concern. If you don't have time for 200 pages a summary can be read here by James Delingpole.

CLIMATE POLICY RISKS UK RECOVERY

Climate change policies risk major damage to the economic recovery

A preoccupation with 'green' energy policies at any cost undermines the competitiveness of manufacturing industry

A newly published report from the independent think tank Civitas reveals that the increased costs of energy arising from 'green' energy policies are set to increase significantly. Increased costs will hurt manufacturing at a time when much depends on the sector to generate the economic growth the country needs, and to rebalance the economy.

In British Energy Policy And The Threat To Manufacturing Industry, Ruth Lea and Jeremy Nicholson examine the impact of the recent Labour Government's policy on energy prices. They argue that Labour's aim to reduce carbon emissions and increase the proportion of energy generated from renewable sources, significantly increased costs for energy consumers. Lea and Nicholson's analysis provides a timely warning because under the new Coalition Government, energy policy could be as damaging to manufacturing industry as it was under Labour.

Business electricity bills already incur a 21% 'surcharge' because of 'green' commitments

Lea and Nicholson cite evidence that the recent Labour Government's climate change strategy hiked up electricity bills. For example, BERR estimated in 2008 that the 'surcharge' on electricity prices, attributable to climate-change policies, amounted to an extra 14% for domestic users and 21% for business. Furthermore, DECC's The Renewable Energy Strategy (2009) suggested that these surcharges could be as high as 33% and 70% by 2020 respectively.

Lea and Nicholson highlight the two major legislative commitments responsible:

1. The Climate Change Act (2008) - including a legally binding target of at least an 80% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

2. The EU's Renewables Directive (2008) - under which the UK must meet 15% of its final energy consumption through renewable sources by 2020.

Britain will bear a greater cost than other countries

This country is particularly badly placed for such commitments. First, Britain is starting with a very modest renewables industry, so the burden of the EU's Renewables Directive will be substantial:

'The proportion of renewables to total energy consumption in 2005 was just 1.3%, compared with an EU27 average of 8.5%.' (p.6)

Secondly, even without the extra costs associated with climate change policies that are due to be imposed, Lea and Nicholson argue, Britain's industrial electricity prices already tend to be amongst the highest of any major economy. This puts British business and, in particular, energy intensive users at a cost and international competitiveness disadvantage. Moreover, given the expected increases in the climate change surcharges, Britain's cost disadvantage will almost certainly increase, thus undermining competitiveness further.

'Such extra costs would inevitably tilt the balance for many businesses and render them unviable in Britain.' (p.10)

Energy intensive industries to be hardest hit
- with a domino effect on downstream industries

Energy intensive users, including steel, glass and ceramics, bulk chemicals, industrial gases and cement, are especially vulnerable. These are important contributors to GDP not only in their own right but also because of their inter-dependent relationship with 'downstream' industries. As Jeremy Nicholson comments:

'Britain is already losing energy intensive businesses because of the lack of competitiveness... There is no doubt that high energy prices have already been a factor behind industry closures.' (pp.10-11)

Lea and Nicholson outline specific examples of the layers of 'fall out' from such closures - for example, the INEOS Chlor plant in Cheshire manufactures chlorine and caustic soda which are vital inputs to a wide-range of 'downstream' industries including disinfectants, plastics, pharmaceuticals, soaps and detergents.

'Rather than import the basic chemicals, many of the downstream businesses would migrate to countries where they were still domestically produced for reasons of reliability of supply and transport costs.' (p.13)

Policy must help rather than hinder

As the economy struggles to emerge from the economic crisis of 2008-2009, it is widely assumed that the manufacturing sector will contribute positively to the general recovery and the rebalancing of the economy. Under these circumstances, the report calls on the new Coalition Government to ensure that manufacturing industries are supported by policies that help rather than hinder their competitiveness to enable economic growth and therefore lead to fewer public spending cuts. According to Ruth Lea:

"The economy desperately needs a competitive and thriving manufacturing sector if it is to prosper. Competitive energy prices are vital to the success of manufacturers, especially energy intensive users. Government energy policies are, however, remorselessly driving up energy costs thus risking the 'migration' of manufacturing plants to economies where the costs are lower." To read the full booklet use this link.

COULD CFC's HAVE CAUSED GLOBAL WARMING?

This article refers to a new peer-reviewed paper which suggests that CFCs, rather than CO2, were responsible for the recent warming of the 1980's and 1990's. The paper, which can be read from a link in the article, concludes that, since CFCs have now been banned and are declining, the future leads not to warming but to cooling. An interesting hypothesis.

MP SAYS RUSELL INQUIRY WAS INADEQUATE

This report in the Daily Express says MP Graham Stringer, who was on the original parliamentary inquiry into the leaked climate emails, has called the latest review by Sir Muir Russell 'inadequate' and wants parliament to look into it further.

More on this here

SCRAP THE CLIMATE ACT!

The new coalition government, in the person of Nick Clegg (Deputy PM), has started a website in which members of the public are invited to put forward legislation that they want to see scrapped. One suggestion on the site is the scrapping of the Climate Change Act which sets out the UK's unilateral programme of decarbonisation.

The link to the suggestion is Here. I have added it on the side bar for ease of finding it. I'm sure Nick Clegg would love to see this measure receive your support (NOT!). I have no doubt they will avoid repealing this, but wouldn't it be delightfully embarrassing if it got so much support that they squirmed a bit. Before you can comment and rate an idea you have to register which is quite easy to do.

SCHOOL CLIMATE PROPAGANDA

Here is a new site which highlights the on-going propaganda emanating in our schools. There is no doubt that there is a very big effort being promoted to indoctrinate school students. Since the Gore film case this has taken other forms. Visit this blog to see what's happening.

RUSSELL REVIEW CALLS FOR MORE OPENNESS

This report gives details of some mild criticism of the CRU. As mentioned in a previous post this review was more whitewash than criticism, but nevertheless it had to find some faults.

ARCTIC SHOWS NO SIGN OF WARMING

This report confirms that the Arctic has not continued to warm as forecast by the computer climate models.

CLIMATE MODELS ARE FLAWED

This article refers to new research confirming that current computer climate models are unreliable as they are based on incomplete information. This backs up the fact that their predictions have not been born out by events in the real world.

ANOTHER BUCKET OF WHITEWASH

This report confirms the Muir Russell report was another feeble review into the climategate emails. We have now had three whitewashes which is no surprise to most. However they do not fool anyone who has read these emails which clearly show that these scientists were working to conceal the weakness of their work and trying to prevent other scientists from getting their work published while preventing their own data from being accessed.

SO MUCH FOR AN "INDEPENDENT" INQUIRY

Here, if proof were needed, is the evidence that the Oxburgh Inquiry was a feeble attempt to whitewash those involved in the CRU email scandal. How can these people be allowed to get away with it? Is there no one in parliament who can hold them to account?

THE HYPOCRISY OF POLITICIANS

This article highlights the sheer hypocricy of the New Zealand PM over climate change from stating his scepticism to his introduction of an emission trading scheme. How can voters support such behaviour?

WARMIST LIES AND PROPAGANDA

This article is an excellent example from WUWT Blog, which shows how alarmist propaganda is used to deceive the population.

ANOTHER THEORY FALLING OUT OF FAVOUR

The problem with understanding such massive and complex things as climate ans ocean circulation is that there is still so much we simply do not know. In this interesting article the ocean conveyer theory which has been taught as a fact for around 50 years is know seriously being challenged by leading experts.

PEAK OIL DEFERRED

This piece explains the latest thinking on the world's oil supply and demand. Interestingly their conclusion this time is almost the opposite of that of last year. It makes you wonder whether one should place any credence on these predictions at all.

G20 ABANDONS PLEDGES ON CLEAN ENERGY

This piece from the Earth Times (not a publication I often refer to!) makes a very interesting observation on the recent press release from the G20 - 'They went through this document with a vacuum cleaner to remove any reference to clean energy. In the Pittsburgh G20 summit (in September 2009), there were 8 references to 'clean energy' - in this one, there is zero," WWF climate expert Kim Carstensen said.

I don't believe this could happen by accident. Clearly there must be major disagreements on this issue.

DATA FIDDLING GOES UP A GEAR

This report on WUWT explains how a lack of thermometer readings seems, inexplicably to lead to a greater degree of warming. How very convenient some might say!

A REAL DANGER FROM CO2

This report highlights a real danger from CO2 when it is in very high concentrations. In this case it is being emitted naturally by volcanic activity, but this could be caused if the gas is artificially stored undeground and then leaks out. It is certainly something which cannot be ignored, just like the storage of nuclear waste.

THE PERVERSION OF CARBON CREDITS

Here is yet another example of how carbon credits are being abused. It is both shocking yet so predictable. When will governments wake up and scrap this nonsense?

AL GORE CREDIBILITY IN DOUBT

This Telegraph story surely means that Gore is in serious difficulty over his credibility. A flawed man peddling a flawed hypothesis.

EXTEND CARBON CAPTURE TO GAS?

This report suggests that the UK Climate Change Committee is asking the government to extend carbon capture and storage to gas as well as coal. Clearly they are intent on wrecking the economy!

US SCHOOL REMOVES FLAWED CLIMATE BOOK

This report gives the details of how a school board has heeded the complaints of a few informed parents and removed a book and video with blatant false claims and political dogma. How many schools are using this type of material which goes unchallenged, I wonder?

NEW AUSSIE PM TAKES A "PRACTICAL VIEW" ON CO2 REDUCTION SCHEMES

This report tells us that Ms Gillard is a'pragmatic' political leader (aren't they all today?). Her policy is determined by what gives her the votes.

EMISSION SCHEME POLICY UNDERMINES AUSSIE PM

This piece in The Australian should be a warning to all leaders that if a good opposition stands up against these emission trading schemes then governments can quickly lose their popularity. The new Aussie PM is between a rock and a hard place as this article suggests.

AIRPORT PROTESTORS CALL "CLIMATE EXPERT" AS WITNESS

In a case very similar to the Kingsnorth Power Station case, this article explains how the jury are being given lectures in climate change, presumably so that the defendants can claim that their actions were necessary. So the madness continues. What I cannot understand is why the prosecution do not bring in some "experts" to refute this "evidence". I expect the reason is that no one wants to be seen to be "off message".

SPANISH SOLAR FEELING THE PINCH

This article from the Financial Post explains how the Spanish government are considering reneging on the over-generous subsidies given to producers of solar electricity. The result, according to those in the industry will be mass bankruptcy of many firms. When will they ever learn?

DEARER ENERGY WILL MAKE NUCLEAR COMPETITIVE IN UK

This article gives the thinking of the new coalition government in the UK on how to encourage new nuclear power plants. Instead of offering them a subsidy they will guarantee a dearer price for electricity by putting a lower limit on the price of carbon. This is not great news for consumers or industry, as we can look forward to an exodus of industry and more expensive electricity. I think the public should be told.

UK TO MISS CLIMATE TARGET

This Telegraph piece gives the details about our failure to produce 10% of our electrcity from renewables by 2010. I expect we will fail many more of these ridiculous targets as time goes by.

WAS THIS THE REALLY INCONVENIENT TRUTH?

This report suggests that Al Gore was having an affair with his film's producer which was certainly very 'inconvenient' as it may have led to his recent separation from his wife.

BUSINESSES ABUSE CARBON TRADING

This article explains how businesses not only exploit the carbon trading scheme, but it also leads to emissions of CO2 actually increasing while big business makes money out of tax payers. It's a lose-lose scenario.

A KIND OF INSANITY RULES

Following the previous article This one compounds the madness of our regulators. It seems we are living in a mad time. Is this any less stupid than a window tax?

THE WIND FARM SUBSIDIES BUSINESS

This Telegraph article by Andrew Gilligan re-inforces the problems with relying on wind turbines.

LEGAL ACTION IN USA TO STOP EMISSIONS REGULATIONS

This website gives details of legal actions being taken in the USA to stop the EPA (Environment Protection Agency) taking action to regulate CO2 emissions.

ACTIVE CLIMATE SCEPTICS IN GERMANY

This website gives good information about activity in Germany towards a more realistic attitude to the climate there.

IPCC REVIEW TESTIMONY

This link is to an audio recording of the testimony. Of particular interest is the tesimony of Prof. John Christy which can be found by going to the first session and looking from just over half way through it. Prof. Christy's forthright views would, if adopted, lead to a much more realistic assessment of climate science.

More details of the review here.

THE GREAT CARBON SWINDLE

This article explains that the so-called emission reductions are nothing more than an illusion.

WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE SUN?

This New Scientist article looks at the unusual behaviour of our nearest star about which we still no very little. The same could be said of the climate.

US SCHOOL ESSAY PRIZE GOES TO SCEPTIC STUDENT

This article explains that the essay entitled "Disproving Global Warming" was judged the best of 50,000 entries by a panel which included Al Gore, though no record of whether he voted for it is available.

CROSS EXAMINING THE CLIMATE HYPOTHESIS

If, like me, you would love to see the chief advocates of the global warming theory cross examined thoroughly in a public inquiry, then you can read this paper by a university law professor. At around 80 pages it is a serious piece of work, but as I don't expect James Hansen, Al Gore and co to submit themselves anytime soon it is the best we'll get.

GLOBAL SUMMITS - POINTLESS HYPOCRISY?

This article in the Toronto Sun makes a fair point about the massive cost of staging these global summits, such as the current one in Canada. Are they simply a gigantic bean-fest for leaders to strut about making out they are doing things, when in fact these things could be done at a fraction of the cost using video-conferencing? Will the mdia also condemn the 'climate conferences' for the same reason?

URBAN NIGHTS TO GET HOTTER - MET OFFICE

This report explains that after spending years denying it existed, the Met Office are now convinced that there is such a thing as the Urban Heat Island Effect after all, though they claim that some of it is due to global warming.

TV PRESENTER SLATES "DOOM & GLOOM" CLIMATE ALARMISTS

This story in the Scotsman gives the details of comments made by TV maths and science presenter Johnny Ball ahead of his talk on the subject.

PACIFIC ISLANDS GROWING - NEW STUDY

This article confirms other sources to say that Pacific islands are definitely not about to be inundated as a result of sea level rise. Yet more alarmist propaganda de-bunked.

ENVIRONMENTAL PRUNING JUST A START

This article spells out the details of this first tranche of cuts by the new Coalition government ahead of the emergency budget in a few weeks time.

A FREE MARKET FINDS THE MOST EFFICIENT SOLUTION

When it comes to going green, Mr Cameron could do no better than read this piece from the Washington Post. It points out with great clarity that inefficient forms of energy can only ever be taken up by using large carrots or big sticks with which to bribe or beat us. In our current financial plight we can afford neither.

THE IPCC LEVEL OF UNDERSTANDING OF FACTORS AFFECTING CLIMATE

The next time you meet someone who says that scientists have a good level of understanding of the causes of global warming you could refer them to this table (2.11) from the 4th IPCC Report, Working Group 2. You will need to scroll down to page 200 (chapter 2) to see the table which displays sideways. This table lists 16 factors which the IPCC identify as contributing to global warming (they use the term 'radiative forcing' to describe this). The interesting thing about the table is that out of these 16, for only one of them does the IPCC claim to have a high level of scientific understanding (LOSU). For two of them there is a 'medium' LOSU, another two 'medium/low', six have a 'low' LOSU, and five 'very low'. It should be noted that the 16 factors are only the ones known to the IPCC; there are probably several others as yet unknown altogether. It is from these 'forcings that they feed in the information into the computers to give their predictions of future temperatures over the coming century.It seems extraordinary that the science which world governments put so much faith in is based on such meagre understanding.

NEW DEEP OCEAN CIRCULATION DISCOVERED

This discovery is yet more evidence that man has still much to learn about our climate. How is it that any scientist can claim that we understand enough to know how to control our climate when we are still learning so much of the basics?

CLIMATE ALARMISTS BEATEN IN OXFORD UNION DEBATE

This is the second time recently that climate alarmists have been defeated in university debates - see here. It would appear that, despite the relentless propaganda in schools in favour of the alarmists, intelligent young people remain unconvinced. This is very encouraging news.

DANES TO CUT DOWN FOREST TO PUT UP WIND FARM

This article gives the details. You really couldn't make this up.

BBC - THE VOICE OF ECO-FASCISM

This report refers to a recent BBC radio programme in which the idea of suspending democracy in order to implement draconian CO2 emission controls was discussed. While the BBC must be free to have editorial control over its output, it must also have due regard to 'balance' as a public service broadcaster. It seems to have failed that test here, and James Delingpole is right to draw our attention to it.

THE HIDDEN FLAW IN GREENHOUSE THEORY

Here's a good article that goes right to the very basis of greenhouse gas theory and exposes a basic deceit in the way it is being used.

More on this here.

SCOTS FIND EMISSIONS CUTS TOUGH GOING

This report explains how the Scottish parliament is having to cut its target for CO2 emissions as the original targets have been found to be much too ambitious. The really crazy things is that the opposition parties are fighting to have the original targets re-instated. A truly pointless piece of grandstanding which even the most ardent alarmist must admit would have no effect whatsoever on world CO2 levels.

SPANISH WIND REGISTERED AS SOLAR

This story reveals more scams in the renewable energy money-go-round. It would be comical, but we ordinary citizens are all picking up the bill. This is what can happen in a grossly distorted market.

THE GREAT VANISHING THERMOMETER RECORDS

This post looks at the way thermometer records have been disappearing from the system. With all the interest in the temperature of our planet it is extraordinary that so many stations have "disappeared" from the records over the last 20 years.

UK'S ROYAL SOCIETY TO REVIEW ITS STATEMENT ON CLIMATE CHANGE

This BBC report gives the details of what could be a very significant change, as the Royal Society is the most high profile scientific body in the UK. The tectonic plates may be slowly shifting on this issue. A further report here gives some details.

RENEWABLE SUBSIDIES CUT DUE TO RECESSION

This report tell us how governments across the EU are being forced by their financial situation to cut the subsidies to renewable energy. Common sense in a crisis.

IS THE UK GOING TO INCREASE CO2 EMISSION CUT TARGETS unilaterally??

According to this report they are.

Meanwhile the EU appear to be taking a different course according to this report. Will the UK now 'wake up and smell the coffee'?

US DEMANDS EMISSIONS PARITY WITH CHINA

This article gives the arguments. If only the UK government could see that unilateral action is a recipe for disaster.

TORIES NOT GREEN ENOUGH FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HARDLINERS

This report in the Independent explains the concerns of the hardliners that the Tories will dilute the Lib Dems policies. I only hope they are right, but even so both parties are wedded to the discredited CO2 Theory for the time being.

CATCH UP WITH THE CHICAGO CLIMATE CONFERENCE

If, like me, you missed attending the recent Heartland Climate Conference in Chicago, then here are a lot of the presentations from the many top climate scientists and others. I guarantee you will not have seen any of it on mainstream TV. Enjoy!

UK CUTS TO HIT CLIMATE CHANGE WORK

This report explains the decision of the new government. As expected, when reality hits home they have to make some good decisions. They should now go further and faster and ditch the whole nonsense, but that may take a bigger crisis, which could happen if the Euro goes belly-up.

MORE DODGY REVELATIONS ON IPCC REPORT

This article reveals the deceit and incompetence in the preparation of the 2007 IPCC Report. Yet the mainstream media still wants to collude in the deception.

WIND TURBINE MAINTENANCE COSTS 3 TIMES HIGHER THAN EXPECTED

According to this report the operating and maintenance costs of wind turbines is up to three times the amount that was estimated when they were installed. It seems they produce an inadequate and intrmittent supply of electricity at an exhorbitant cost. Not only that, but they also require back up generators using fossil fuels for when the wind is not sufficient. This is the government's solution to the looming energy crisis!

HUHNE WILL SOON BRING ON THE POWER CUTS

Our new Energy and Climate Change Minister will soon precipitate the power cuts according to this article from Christopher Booker. When will our politicians learn some sense? (answer - when it's too late!)

POWER COMPANIES SUED FOR KATRINA DAMAGE

This article gives an account of the proceedings thus far. This is truly fascinating stuff and I will try to keep up with things as they progress.

BULGARIA SUSPENDED FROM EMISSIONS TRADING

This report gives the details. This is not the first problem with emissions trading and it is not likely to be the last with fraud and corruption endemic in many countries. It is much more a fraudster's charter than a serious attempt to cut CO2 emissions; even if they were cut it will not make any difference to our climate anyway.

AIR FARES TO RISE FROM GOVERNMENT TAX

UK air fares are set to increase as a result of increased Air Passenger Duty by the new government according to this report. This is supposed to reduce CO2 emissions, but will only do so if the number of flights is cut, causing job losses in the industry and a reduction in tourism. This will not help our economic recovery.

CHICAGO CLIMATE CONFERENCE TAKES PLACE

Roger Helmer MEP writes his thoughts on the so-called consensus issue, often used by alarmists to undermine the case against them.

CLIMATE CHANGE NOT A G20 PRIORITY

This article explains that Canadian PM, Harper, has not given in to requests to put Climate Change on the agenda for the coming summit. Is reality beginning to dawn?

THE PEOPLE v THE HOCKEY STICK

Michael Mann, the scientist who was at the heart of the infamous Hockey Stick graph, is being taken to court for fraud according to This article. It will be interesting to see how a judge views this piece of discredited science.

UPDATE - This Washington Post article gives more on this story. And more here

A short controversial review of Mann's rise and fall can be read here.

"PHASE OUT ENERGY SUBSIDIES" - LORD LAWSON

Here is the full article which includes the following: "At the very least, given the financial and economic state we are in, the new Government should phase out all energy subsidies of all kinds, and suspend unilateral targets until such time as all other major nations have signed up to the same course". However with the appointment of arch alarmist Lib Dem, Chris Huhne, as Minister for Energy and Climate Change, I doubt our new Government will listen to the former Chancellor of the Exchequer, that is until the economy is on its knees.

COOLING THE PLANET - NOT AN EASY JOB!

This article from Watts Up With That looks at an idea to cool the planet and discovers that it does not make sense on close inspection. It's a good job that there is no evidence that the planet is not experiencing any problems of heating up, because cooling would not be an easy or cheap task.

VOLCANIC ERUPTION MAY TIP US INTO COOLING

This article explains how nature has lined up several precursers to a cooling phase. The latest being the Icelandic volcanic eruption, which may well be followed by even more severe eruptions. Keep the thermals handy - we may be needing them!

NEW GREEN ENERGY SUBSIDY TO PUSH PRICES EVEN HIGHER

This Times article gives the details of a government scheme that will force up energy prices in order to subsidise uneconomic home energy devices. The result will make businesses uneconomic and the majority of home owners worse off for no discernible gain to the environment.

WEATHER EXPERT PREDICTS POOR SUMMER

While the Met Office has given up on long term weather predictions,Piers Corbyn, who has an excellent track record,has made his own prediction for this year's UK summer here. It does not look very promising.

EU INDUSTRY WARNS OF DANGER OF 30% CO2 CUTS

This report gives the details. What is clear is that unilateral cuts will put EU industry at a disadvantage to the outside industry. This is so obvious that it should hardly come as a surprise to those in government, yet they seem to ignore it, preferring instead to claim the "moral high ground" on the internatinal stage and hope there is no Greek-style unrest at home.

CLIMATE TALKS REACH A DEAD END

This article gives the details of the rift between the developed and the developing nations - something predicted by many of us long ago. As evidence of climate change becomes ever more suspect we should expect this impasse to get worse (hopefully!).

GLACIERS RETREATING FAST (IN 1900 - 1942)

This article highlights the nonsense of "unprecedented" glacier melting in the last thirty years.

UK INFLATION MUCH WORSE THAN REST OF DEVELOPED WORLD

This article highlights the fuel inflation of 8.5% as being a main reason for this situation, and this is being driven by the rush to remove carbon.

NEW STUDY - GLACIERS WERE SMALLER IN RECENT PAST

This article explains the findings of the study which showed clear evidence of ground having been free of ice within the last 10,000 years.

GREEN PROJECTS DROPPED BY SPAIN AS FINANCES WORSTEN

"It's not easy being green" as the advert on UK TV keeps reminding us. Well this is certainly the case in Spain as this article explains. Renewable energy is indeed a luxury at many times the price of conventional energy - How soon before we in the UK follow suit?

FIVE MYTHS ABOUT RENEWABLE ENERGY

This article exposes the usual arguments and shows their flaws. Essential information to rebut the alarmists.

HAVE CO2 EMISSIONS SAVED US FROM MINI ICE AGE?

This article refers to a new paper which makes the claim that without our CO2 emissions we would now be in a mini ice age. If temperatures start to fall more quickly we may have to put out more CO2 to keep warm!

ENERGY - THE SILENT ISSUE OF THE ELECTION

This article explains the problems and why the politicians don't want to talk about it.

UK FACTORY CLOSES AS ENERGY PRICE SOARS

This report looks at the latest example of our crazy energy prices killing off jobs.

GERMANS BACK-PEDALING ON GW TARGETS

This article gives the details. Basically, the German leadership (currently considering bailing out Greece) has realised that their CO2 reduction commitments are simply going to cost german jobs, while other countries benefit at their expense. Surely it cannot be long before the UK government comes to the same obvious conclusion and quietly dumps the UK targets.

STERN REVIEW SCANDAL

As if there isn't enough error in the IPCC Report already here's even more. It really seems to be a sloppy piece of work in which they have ignored their own guidelines so often that it no longer has any credibility.

UK FARMERS POLL SHOWS MAJORITY NOT AFFECTED BY CLIMATE CHANGE

This article refers to a survey of over 400 farmers showing that 60% of them indicate that they are unaffected by climate change. This is despite the alarmists claiming that "climate change is accelerating" and that "the evidence is clear", etc, etc. How odd that the very people who depend on the weather are so unobservant!

GLOBAL COOLING PREDICTED BY MODEL

This article is quite lengthy and somewhat mathematical in part, but it is still quite easy to follow and gives a logical argument why the world will face global cooling over the coming 20 years. It also predicts that the 21st century will result in virtually no warming at all.

ARCTIC MAY BE GETTING COLDER

A Russian scientist says the Arctic may be getting colder, according to this report. One thing for sure is that our climate is always changing - though not always getting warmer.

VOLCANIC ASH, CLIMATE AND THE PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE

Lord Lawson makes the connection here. The link, of course is that the forecast for both the ash cloud and the climate are being made using computer models. It is becoming clear that these models are flawed.

VICTORY FOR SCIENTIST IN DATA REQUEST

A UK university has been forced to hand over its tree ring data to a climate sceptic scientist who has fought a 3 year battle to gain the information. The full story can be found in the Times.

HOW ABOUT A JOB?

This report looks at what Oxfam are concentrating on, and it isn't providing food for the third world. No, you've guessed it, it's providing propaganda on climate change with trained media experts to do it.

TEMPERATURE MEASURING - THE FLAWS

This report gives a detailed look at the US temperature measuring stations. It should be widely read, but alas it is one of the public's best kept secrets. The disturbing findings by themselves should be enough for any fair-minded person to have serious doubts about the temperature records. When we add in the errors to the IPCC report and the evidence from the climategate emails, you would have to be mad not to have real concerns. But our government and the opposition parties just aren't interested in looking at any of it.

CLIMATEGATE INVESTIGATION REPORTS DAMNED

Christopher Booker gives a damning account of the attempted whitewash of the CRU scientists and their data by the two reports which have been published so far. Excellent stuff as always.

DO FRACTIONS OF A DEGREE TEMPERATURE RISES IN A CENTURY MATTER?

This is the question at the heart of the debate on global warming. This article looks at the temperature rise in the different states in the USA which range from +1.4C to -0.4C. The effects of the differences seems, according to the article, to be hardly noticeable. Of course that is the opposite of the predictions by those who promote the 'solutions' to global warming.

COLD WINTERS TO BE REGULAR FEATURE IN UK.

This article in the Telegraph gives the details. The scientist who wrote this is linking the low activity in the sun to the weather, something that goes back to the Maunder Minimum of the 17th Century when the Thames froze over.

WHO NEEDS A REPORT TO SPOT RANK DECEPTION?

This article from Joanne Nova sums up the true outcome of the leaked email scandal. No official report can change the reality and attempts to dilute and hide the facts will simply sound false.

SEA-BASED WIND TURBINES SINKING!

This report explains How some UK wind turbines are already subsiding. So apart from the fact that these objects are not going to produce a sufficient consistent supply of electricity, they are also likely to need very high maintenance to add even further to the cost of electricity. In fact the cost of all this is estimated by the government to be around £150 billion, which is almost as much as the size of the UK deficit. But will any of our politicians cancel all this? I think we all know the answer.

MELTING SEA ICE SLOWS GLOBAL WARMING

Here's a story which appears contradictory - melting sea ice in the Antarctic has been shown to result in the growth of planckton which absorbs more CO2.

OXBURGH REPORT SUPERFICIAL BUT CRITICAL BENEATH THE WHITEWASH

The second report into the leaked CRU emails has just published its rather sketchy findings. Here is a brief overview by the Global Policy Foundation, which points out that the overall finding which exonerates them has within it some criticism which is all the more unexpected coming from such apparently biased people.

More here from EUReferendum.

US CLIMATE BILL STILL IN THE WINGS

This article gives the latest on the US Cap n' Trade Bill.

UNDERSEA SUPER VOLCANOES

This article explains the enormous power of these still little understood natural phenomena. Doubtless they have had a dramatic effect on our climate, and were they to erupt again would cause serious problems.

GLOBAL WARMING OR ALLEVIATING POVERTY?

This article looks at this dilemma in the light of the World Bank decision to grant a loan for a South African Coal Power plant. The conclusion reached by the writer seems to be that poverty alleviation trumps stopping global warming - in other words there is no real imperative to 'save the planet'. So there we have it!

GREEN ROAD TO HELL

Here is an article from the Times Business section. It shows the mainstream are beginning to wake up to what is going on. Once the public start to see the reality they may react - we can only hope.

WORLD BANK APPROVES S. AFRICAN LOAN FOR NEW COAL PLANT

In yet another example of reality trumping global warming, the World Bank has approved a loan for a new coal-fired electricity power plant. Here is the story from EUReferendum.

ENERGY PRICES LEAD TO RIOTS

No, this is not the UK, but Kyrgyzstan somewhere on the Russian border, but it may be a foretaste of things to come if governments continue to cause energy prices to rise. The details are in this Mail article.

CANADA CUTS CLIMATE RESEARCH BUDGET

Here is an interesting development. With the economic downturn widespread, I wonder if this will become more likely elsewhere, particularly if warming does not return.

POLAND IN DASH FOR GAS

This Times article shows that the new methods of extracting gas are having a significant impact. I wonder why we hear nothing of this in our mainstream news?

MODELLING MADNESS TRUMPED BY REALITY

Here's a good article which once again proves that climate computer models are about as reliable as a long term weather forecast.

FEED-IN TARIFF MADNESS EXPOSED

In their headlong dash for renewable energy the UK government (and the opposition for that matter!)is causing utter madness, as This article explains. It is ironic that this scheme started on April Fool's Day!

ANNUAL COST OF CLIMATE CHANGE ACT

The Booker Column looks at the massive cost of all this to us all. With Arctic ice back to normal levels when will the government see reason?

WHY CARBON IS THE WORLD'S BEST FRIEND

Here's a great article from David Bellamy and Jack Barrett which explains why the climate scare is simply that.

CLIMATE HYPOCRISY

This article highlights the hypocrisy which lies beneath the surface of many of those who claim to want to 'save the planet'. This is a parallel to the behaviour of many who claim to be deeply religious, only to be discovered doing the opposite.

LESSONS FROM CLIMATEGATE

This thought-provoking article by Simon Montford, author of a book on Climategate, gives us the sort of conclusions that we should get from the inquiries that have been set up, but I very much doubt that we will.

NUCLEAR FISSION FOR 21ST CENTURY

This report looks at a different fissile material which is plentiful and relatively safe. Surely this is the way forward - not the unreliable wind turbines?

THE CARBON TRADING SCANDAL

This report exposes the complete farce behind the carbon trading scam which is costing all western taxpayers bilions of pounds to export our jobs and our wealth to the 'developing world'. This is what our politicians are signing up to and trying to defend.

UK GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE REPORT PUBLISHED

This report by the Science and Technology Select Committee is rather limited, and attempts, where possible, to whitewash the scientists involved in the leaked emails, which is no surprise to readers of this blog.

LONDON SCIENCE MUSEUM GOES CLIMATE NEUTRAL

This article explains the new policy. It seems that they may have listened to the public who voted down their proposition at the last climate exhibition.

BBC IN TANGLED WEB OF CLIMATE POLITICS

This report exposes the tangled web linking numerous environmental advocacy bodies to the BBC, highlighting the man responsible for investigating the behaviour of the Climate Research Unit being also linked in this web. Is anyone truly impartial in this business, I wonder.

James Delingpole also delves into this murky world see here.

WHAT ARE THE LESSONS FROM CLIMATEGATE?

Here is an interesting article which suggests that climategate points to a much deeper malaise in our universtities and in academic life.

FRENCH GOVERNMENT GETS THE MESSAGE ON CARBON TAX

At last a Western government has got the message. This report explains how the french government has decided to ditch its carbon tax scheme. Reality is beginning to dawn. How long before the UK has a similar conversion?

TOP SCIENTISTS SPEAK OUT

This article is well worth the effort to read it, as it gives the opinions of some very well qualified scientists who doubt the current global warming hypothesis. You often hear it said that those who doubt the apocalyptic warnings are simply ignorant, yet nothing could be further from the truth as this article testifies. Many of those who question this are the most qualified people in the field. We must not let the 'establishment' get away with dismissing critics as 'a handful of sceptics and deniers'.

THE WIND DEFICIT

This article from the Times sums up the sheer folly of subsidising wind farms with billions of pounds of taxpayers money. So many times has this been pointed out to those who govern us that this policy failure cannot be explained on ignorance; it must, therefore, be down to utter stubborn stupidity. How long can the merry-go-round of subsidy continue in these hard times?

FUNDAMENTAL SCIENCE OVERTURNED BY NEW DISCOVERY

Science is always being updated as new evidence is uncovered. This report into something as basic as the way water moves through soil shows that even here long-established beliefs can be shown to be incorrect. When comparing this with the huge complexity of climate, one can only wonder at how much we still have to learn about that.

EL NINO CONDITIONS CAUSE WARMING

This report explains how this phenomenon is affecting our climate. Alarmists will be likely to seize on the effects to boost their flagging hypothesis, but they should not rely on it to save them because it is not factored into their climate models, due to its temporary nature.

MORE CLIMATE SCAMS EXPOSED

This article lifts the lid off a giant WWF money-making scam which those who support the charity need to read carefully. It is yet another reason why the global warming hypothesis is still being proselytised by so many in high places.

THE REALITY ABOUT THE NEW ELECTRIC CAR

If you have read the 'exciting' news about the new electric cars being brought out, this article gives the reality of what is going on. We are being fed a false picture of a so-called energy crisis, and being given silly solutions which sound about as impractical as a Sinclair C5.

RAINFOREST AND POLAR BEARS ARE OK

Here are the details to debunk the alarmists. The whole edifice is crumbling, but our leaders are still clinging on, hoping that we will believe them!

COMING GAS GLUT DUE TO NEW TECHNOLOGY

This article explains how new methods of extracting gas has revolutionised the industry and already ensured the USA is self-sufficient for the foreseeable future. This technology is now being exported all over the world with the potential to ensure sufficient affordable gas for the coming century. The implications for the 'climate change' industry are staggering as the article explains. Those wind turbines could be obsolete before they are built!

GOVERNMENT REBUKED OVER GW ADVERTS

The UK government were ticked off for alarmist adverts which went too far according to this articel.

6 MYTHS ABOUT CLIMATE SCEPTICS

For those who say 'the science is settled' this article debunks the common myths put out about those who are sceptics.

'CARBON LEAKAGE' WILL DESTROY JOBS

What a wonderful euphemism 'carbon leakage' is the term for jobs being lost due to high carbon costs. This article explains the views of one member of the House of Lords, who is aware of the problem. However the government seem quite oblivious of the problem.

THE WEIRD WORLD OF CLIMATE CHANGE

This bizarre story takes a glimpse at what the future of farming might be if the climate change 'experts' get their way. Cattle being kept in giant gas-proof sheds would ensure that food becomes increasingly expensive. Surely a dire future for both farmers and animals.

WIND TURBINES AND BIRD CARNAGE

Today's Booker column looks at the serious bird carnage caused by wind farms and the silence of the RSPB and similar groups on the subject. Is this yet another example of money taking precedence from these charities.

THE GREAT CARBON TRADING SCAM

This article highlights the ridiculous extent of the carbon trading scam, equivalent to 6 Bernie Madhoff's - but Bernie at least ended up in jail!

ROYAL FAMILY SPLIT ON GLOBAL WARMING?

I have been handed a copy of the correspondence below, in which it is clear that HRH Prince Philip had personally asked that Ian Plimer, the renowned Geologist and well known climate sceptic author, be invited to give the Annual Prince Philip Lecture, only to find that he is later pressured into rescinding the invitation. The excuse given - "as I am sure you are aware, members of the Royal Family need to be scrupulous in avoiding any appearance of advocating or supporting a particular political stance", seems rather disingenuous, as Prince Charles has very publicly taken a stance personally on a number of politically sensitive matters, notably on climate change where he is a well known alarmist.

This is the highest profile example yet of pressure being applied to prevent any alternative to the 'official stance' being publicised.

Here is a copy of the correspondence:

From: Matthew Taylor
Date: 6 March 2010 4:24:18 AM
To: Ian Plimer
Cc: Alex Lucas , Mairi Ryan

Subject: RE: Invitation to Professor Plimer to give Annual RSA
President's Lecture: 5 May 2010

Dear Professor Plimer

I am afraid I am writing to you with some disappointing news
regarding the Prince Philip Annual Lecture on 5 May.
As you well know, the debate around climate change has recently
become highly politically charged, both globally and especially in
your home country. Equally, as I am sure you are aware, members of
the Royal Family need to be scrupulous in avoiding any appearance
of advocating or supporting a particular political stance. The
RSA's charitable status also requires us to maintain absolute
political independence in our programme of events and research events.

After discussion with Buckingham Palace, it is therefore with great
regret that we must withdraw your invitation to give this year's
Prince Philip Lecture. The Duke of Edinburgh is personally
disappointed as he read your book with great interest and was
looking forward to hearing you speak, but I know that you will
recognise that the now highly controversial debate surrounding this
issue would make it inevitable that he was seen to be taking a
particular position.

We recognise that you may have already begun preparations for your
visit, so if you have incurred any expenses, please let us have a
copy and we would be happy to make reparation.

With sincere apologies,

Yours sincerely

Matthew Taylor

Chief Executive
RSA, 8 John Adam Street
London, WC2N 6EZ
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-----Original Message-----

From: Ian Plimer [mailto:ian.plimer@adelaide.edu.au]
Sent: Wednesday, 23 December 2009 00:22
To: Matthew Taylor
Subject: Re: Invitation to Professor Plimer to give Annual RSA
President's Lecture: 5 May 2010

Dear Mr Taylor,

Thank you for the kind invitation which I accept.

Kind regards,

Ian Plimer

On 23/12/2009, at 5:10 AM, Matthew Taylor wrote:

Dear Professor Plimer

I am writing on behalf of His Royal Highness The Duke of
Edinburgh, President of the RSA (Royal Society for the
Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce), to invite you
to give the 2010 RSA President's Lecture.

For over 250 years the RSA has been a cradle of enlightenment
thinking and a force for social progress. Our approach is multi-
disciplinary and politically independent and combines cutting edge
research and policy development with practical action.
We encourage public discourse and critical debate by providing
platforms for leading experts to share new ideas on contemporary
issues. The annual President's Lecture is a key event in our
prestigious programme of public events.

With recognition of your expertise in the geological and
technological sciences, His Royal Highness has requested that we
invite you to talk about the issues raised in your book 'Heaven
and Earth - Global Warming: The Missing Science'. His Royal
Highness will chair the proceedings.

The date for the President's Lecture has been confirmed with
Buckingham Palace as Wednesday 5 May 2010, starting at 6pm. I do
hope this will fit in with your existing diary commitments.

The event will take place in the RSA's historic Great Room
Auditorium, which seats 200. The audience will be made up of RSA
Fellow members and other informed and influential guests including
key representatives from the media, government, policy-makers,
NGOs, business and academe.

Please note we will be pleased to cover reasonable travel and
accommodation expenses for your trip to the UK.
Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to hearing
from you at your earliest convenience. I will of course be pleased
to let you have further information on the event if required.

Yours sincerely

Matthew Taylor
Chief Executive
RSA, 8 John Adam Street
London, WC2N 6EZ
+44 (0)20 7451 6883

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