Skeptics blamed for destruction of iconic beach resorts

But “beaches have survived 120 m of sea level rise over the last ten thousand years.” Continue reading Skeptics blamed for destruction of iconic beach resorts

Hansen on the ‘standstill’

From Judith Curry. Continue reading Hansen on the ‘standstill’

Australia could be 100% renewable in 10 years

And 100% broke and dysfunctional, too. Continue reading Australia could be 100% renewable in 10 years

WHO blames spread of dengue on global warming

“Transmitted by the bite of female mosquitoes, the disease is occurring more widely due to increased movement of people and goods – including carrier objects such as bamboo plants and used tires – as well as floods linked to climate change, the United Nations agency said.” Continue reading WHO blames spread of dengue on global warming

Claim: Global warming increases aflatoxin in corn

“A carcinogenic mold, its growth exacerbated by the warming climate, reached record highs in 2012.” Continue reading Claim: Global warming increases aflatoxin in corn

Video: How global temps have changed since 1880

Imagine how the video would look if it started when global temps began increasing — circa 1650! Continue reading Video: How global temps have changed since 1880

US east-coast cities are ‘sitting ducks’ for storms, says top Obama scientist

Sandy has destroyed natural protections, she says (as a scientist, not as an Obama administration official). Continue reading US east-coast cities are ‘sitting ducks’ for storms, says top Obama scientist

Freezing temps, snow greet climate protesters in Washington state

“Climate and weather are two different things,” they say. Continue reading Freezing temps, snow greet climate protesters in Washington state

James Hansen at White House for MLK’s Birthday: ‘We have a dream…’

… but no evidence. Continue reading James Hansen at White House for MLK’s Birthday: ‘We have a dream…’

UK Minister: Companies support decarbonising target

“Only ‘one or two’ companies had told him they did not want such a target.” Continue reading UK Minister: Companies support decarbonising target

NASA disagrees with NOAA on 2012 warming rank

NASA says 2012 was the 9th warmest. NOAA says #10. Who’s right? Does it matter? Continue reading NASA disagrees with NOAA on 2012 warming rank

Huntsman: Fossil fuel divestment by colleges ‘a good thing’

So who will invest in daddy’s fossil fuel dependent $11 billion chemical company? Continue reading Huntsman: Fossil fuel divestment by colleges ‘a good thing’