Daily Archives: July 28, 2009

Global Warming to Threaten California Fruits and Nuts?

Posted on July 28, 2009 by

I found this press release on the UC Davis website interesting, because it discusses something new to me, “winter chill”. I found it interesting. But immediately, I thought of this study on irrigation by Dr. John Christy of the University … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture, climate_change | 117 Comments

NASA now saying that a Dalton Minimum repeat is possible

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Guest Post by David Archibald NASA’s David Hathaway has adjusted his expectations of Solar Cycle 24 downwards. He is quoted in the New York Times here Specifically, he said: ” Still, something like the Dalton Minimum — two solar cycles … Continue reading →

Posted in Science, solar | 460 Comments

Met Office forecasting ability questioned by the Beeb.

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Not only does the Met Office/Hadley Climate Center have trouble with pesky “moles” this week, they are now finding a staunch ally, the BBC, is questioning their forecasting ability. One wonders if they will improve using “deep black”, the 1.2 … Continue reading →

Posted in forecasting, weather | 87 Comments

Met Office / Hadley CRU discovers the mole

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In case you are just joining us, here is some background on the story below. I know the identity of the mole. The ball is now in CRU’s court. Steve McIntyre reports below and throws down the gauntlet. Met Office/CRU … Continue reading →

Posted in climate data, politics | 167 Comments

Statement on Arctic Climate Change from the President of the Royal Society

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While we are on the subject of the APS and their consideration of their stance on climate, this statement came to me today via Philip Bratby in comments. I thought it presicent and worthwhile sharing, since once again there is great … Continue reading →

Posted in Arctic, Science | 139 Comments