Save the planet from GHG's – use astroturf?

Now according to this press release from UC Irvine, green spaces in cities are bad for the planet….but wait, what about the UHI offset? Can I buy grass credit certificates?…

Quote of the week #26

It’s been awhile since I posted this feature, Climategate got into the mix and there was so much going on I simply forgot to look for interesting quotes. This week’s…

Brookhaven National Laboratory: Why Hasn't Earth Warmed as Much as Expected?

From the BNL press release, some serious questions about climate sensitivity and aerosols. Why Hasn’t Earth Warmed as Much as Expected? New report on climate change explores the reasons January…

Sensor problems with ship based CO2 flux measurements – readings too high, affected by humidity

From a National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOCS) press release Measuring carbon dioxide over the ocean Reliable measurements of the air-sea flux of carbon dioxide – an important greenhouse gas –…

What Does it Take to Be a Science Expert?

Source : Daily Mail Parents, please encourage your children to become “science experts.”  The perks are excellent – prestige, travel, publicity, conferences – your fifteen minutes of fame.  And all…

New GOES-P weather satellite getting prepped for launch

The GOES-P spacecraft is being processed for launch in Florida. I’m rather excited about it since it will sport some new features that will directly enhance weather forecasting and public…