“A new paper published in Nature Climate Change finds tree-ring reconstructions of temperature, such as Mann’s infamous hockey stick, “underestimate climate fluctuations of, for example, air temperature,” due to data complicated by “the climate of past years and other factors like tree age” and precipitation.” Continue reading New paper finds tree-ring studies underestimate climate extremes of the past
Category: Climate & Energy
UK researchers discover new method for carbon capture
And the sea urchins helped. Continue reading UK researchers discover new method for carbon capture
IPCC chief takes WWF money
“That’s right, folks. The chairman of the IPCC is cashing cheques issued by the WWF.” Continue reading IPCC chief takes WWF money
Peabody CEO: Super Bowl blackout provides case for coal
“Without coal, you might as well turn off half the lights not just for our favorite games but also for our cities, shops, factories and homes.” Continue reading Peabody CEO: Super Bowl blackout provides case for coal
Andrea Mitchell: Storms Show U.S. Needs To Go It Alone If Necessary On Climate Change
Andrea Mitchell isn’t about to let a good hurricane go to waste in her push for economy-wrecking climate change regulations. Continue reading Andrea Mitchell: Storms Show U.S. Needs To Go It Alone If Necessary On Climate Change
Biden vows climate change action in meeting with French president
“I was impressed in the discussion we had relative to climate change – and I mean this sincerely, Mr. President – I could have been sitting in a private meeting with President Obama,” Biden said in joint remarks with Francois Hollande following their meeting at the Elysee Palace. Continue reading Biden vows climate change action in meeting with French president
Gore hits opponents of Australian carbon tax
“I’m very impressed with your current prime minister,” he told ABC TV, referring to Labor’s carbon tax. Continue reading Gore hits opponents of Australian carbon tax
Judge interferes with Obama bid to stop Chinese wind farm near naval base
“A Chinese-owned company barred by the Obama administration from developing an Oregon wind farm won a temporary court order blocking the sale of collateral it pledged to buy assets for the project.” Continue reading Judge interferes with Obama bid to stop Chinese wind farm near naval base
Scott Armstrong: Climate seers as blind guides
“What does scientific forecasting tell us about global temperatures over the next century?” Continue reading Scott Armstrong: Climate seers as blind guides
Australian politics cools off on climate change – even as the temperature rises
“The 2013 poll will pit rampant denialism against grudging action based on political expediency.” Continue reading Australian politics cools off on climate change – even as the temperature rises
Utah house takes up climate change and wildfires
A proposed bill would provide for better forest management — i.e., thinning or limited logging. Continue reading Utah house takes up climate change and wildfires
Chevron Assets Frozen in Argentina over Ecuador Case
“Chevron said it was disappointed by the US Supreme Court’s decision not to block the massive fine sought by Ecuador for environmental damage in the Amazon.” Continue reading Chevron Assets Frozen in Argentina over Ecuador Case