Daily Archives: April 16, 2008

How not to measure temperature, part 59

I’ve mentioned this before, but it is worth mentioning again. In the 30 years I’ve been involved in meteorology, I had no idea that water and sewage treatment plants were locations used for climate monitoring until I started the surfacestations.org … Continue reading

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Road Trip

Craig writes: “That painting could use more concrete, a building, and an air conditioner next to the SS, and it would be perfect.” – your wish is my command… Original painting by Caitlin Schwerin (Weather station & accessories added) In … Continue reading

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Journalists pan Gore secrecy

Photo: EPFL Security agents were much in evidence as EPFL President Patrick Aebischer welcomes Al Gore to Lausanne. Reporters take exception to a media blackout of the ceremony in the Vaud capital that confers an honorary degree on the Nobel … Continue reading

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