maure 1 Report post Posted August 21, 2013 British friends tell me that fracking has recently become an "issue". The cartoon is a goofy summary of the information you can find following the link below it. As always, make up your own mind. http://frackland.blogspot.co.uk/ EDIT: freaking editor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maure 1 Report post Posted August 22, 2013 I have made a few posts on different hypotheses that attempt to contribute to our understanding of earth's climate. Although some are a bit "out there", they are not more so (truly less so) than the official orthodoxy. What makes them interesting is that they show, first, the complexity of the universe and, second, the magnificent response from humanity to this complexity through science. Here is another proposition, cosmic rays. It amuses, doesn't it, but it is not a joke. The study arises from cross-disciplinary combination of data from an astrophysicist and a geologist. The article is a layman's review of the study and its only faults are simplicity of exposition (welcome, though) and a somewhat confrontational attitude to the "science is settled" mob. Ten Year Anniversary of the Climate Change Paradigm Shift http://www.americanthinker.com/2013/08/ten_year_anniversary_of_the_climate_change_paradigm_shift.html ... Shaviv had mapped the travels of the solar system through the spiral arms of our galaxy. Veizer had mapped the ice ages of the last 500 billion years. What they found is that ice ages occurred when the Earth traveled through the spiral arms of our galaxy, periods when the Earth must have been experiencing high levels of cosmic ray inflow. ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maure 1 Report post Posted September 3, 2013 I posted before on a crowd-funding project to put together a "skeptic" video. Well, it's out. You can find it here: http://topher.com.au/50-to-1-video-project/ The video is just ok, imo, but if you scroll down, the full interviews are available and some of these are actually interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maure 1 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 Although I am retired, friends know I still have an interest in ethical behavior in academia. So they send me stuff and, inevitably, some of it is related to climate science. The IPCC released its latest report a few days ago. It is bad news for everyone. Either humanity is facing utter doom or humanity is victim to one of the most absurd con-jobs in history. For entertainment purposes only, here is an article from the skeptic front lines: IPCC in denial. “Just-so” excuses use ocean heat to hide their failure. http://joannenova.co...JoNova (JoNova) Now that the plateau in temperatures has lasted for 15 years, everyone, even IPCC lead authors, can see the “90% certain” models were 98% wrong. So the IPCC now claims the heat went into the deep abyss, which they didn’t predict, can’t measure accurately, and, even by the best estimates we have, has not been anywhere near large enough to explain the missing energy. ... EDIT: Not all there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maure 1 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 And here is an article from a self-styled lukewarmer: Global lukewarming need not be catastrophic http://www.rationalo...tastrophic.aspx In the climate debate, which side are you on? Do you think climate change is the most urgent crisis facing mankind requiring almost unlimited spending? Or that it’s all a hoax, dreamt up to justify socialism, and nothing is happening anyway? Because those are the only two options, apparently. I know this from bitter experience. Every time I argue for a lukewarm “third way” — that climate change is real but slow, partly man-made but also susceptible to natural factors, and might be dangerous but more likely will not be — I am attacked from both sides. I get e-mails saying the greenhouse theory is bunk and an ice age is on the way; and others from guardians of the flame calling me a “denier”. ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikathegreat2 2 Report post Posted October 21, 2013 maure my old flower :') Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maure 1 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 And hello to you too, stranger. In its latest report, the IPCC has been forced to unequivocally disavow itself from some dozen of the most brutal claims it has maintained over the years. The cost of these "errors" is already into the hundreds of billions of dollars. Not a buck will be returned, of course and, no, no politician will be held accountable. This fundamental reversal also means that the climate world has become less entertaining. The fanatics continue to yell but, without the blind commitment of the IPCC, a lot of the mainstream is cautiously waking away, protecting its body parts (and wallets) from the backslash. As a result, the censorship that allowed climate to become "settled science" is gone and the actual scientists are finally starting to be able to talk openly, to disagree, and consequently make progress without fear of harassment. It seems then that, at least for the time being, we are going to be allowed to have an opinion on this one topic. If recent history provides any clue whatsoever to the future, though, it is inevitable that a new "issue" will be found and we will again be subject to all manners of abuse. Until then, follow your bliss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabthaw the Hammerslayer 4 Report post Posted February 9, 2014 http://www.thegwpf.org/95-climate-models-agree-observations-wrong/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmcee 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2014 They make money of everything don't they? More government brainwashing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maure 1 Report post Posted February 10, 2014 Be careful with Spencer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AleHop 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 Take it seriously. GW is a threat for Spain. Can you imagine what'd we do if they had a hot summer in UK and Germany? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabthaw the Hammerslayer 4 Report post Posted February 21, 2014 Take it seriously. GW is a threat for Spain. Can you imagine what'd we do if they had a hot summer in UK and Germany? I think you're safe on that one. You can have some of our rain instead if you want?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AleHop 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2014 I think you're safe on that one. You can have some of our rain instead if you want?! As usually I didn't express myself correctly. I mean what would we do in the summer for a living if they stay at home in UK and Germany? Hub caps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabthaw the Hammerslayer 4 Report post Posted February 22, 2014 Too late, Paul has stolen them already! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AleHop 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2014 Too late, Paul has stolen them already! Great to see you in good form! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabthaw the Hammerslayer 4 Report post Posted February 25, 2014 Actually I lost one of my wheel covers a couple of weeks back.... PAUL! Were you in Sussex on the evening of 10th? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabthaw the Hammerslayer 4 Report post Posted February 25, 2014 Climate change set to make us more unlawful! http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/02/24/climate_change_will_cause_huge_increase_in_murder_robbery_and_rape/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oli 1 Report post Posted May 7, 2014 Can't believe you are all still arguing about this..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maure 1 Report post Posted May 8, 2014 Actually, we aren't. But, why could we not? What's your point? Explain yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites