The Conversation: “democracy may be an obstacle to … action … on climate change”

Guest essay by Eric Worrall PHD student Christian Elliott is worried that democracy, the tendency for Conservatives to sometimes win elections, is impeding vital progress on climate change; though he…

Was this zoologist punished for telling school kids politically incorrect facts about polar bears?

From The Financial Post Opinion: Dr. Susan Crockford describes her expulsion from the University of Victoria as ‘an academic hanging without a trial, conducted behind closed doors’ Zoologist Dr. Susan…

There are three types of climate change denier, and most of us are at least one

From The Conversation Last week, amid the cacophony of reactions to Greta Thunberg’s appearance before the United Nations Climate Action Summit, a group of self-proclaimed “prominent scientists” sent a registered…

Holiday Flights are OK for Extinction Rebellion Climate Leaders

Guest essay by Eric Worrall h/t James Delingpole; In 2016 Extinction Rebellion founder Gail Bradbrook boasted on social media or taking an expensive holiday flight to Costa Rica, racking up…

Quantum paradox experiment may lead to more accurate clocks and sensors

University of Queensland More accurate clocks and sensors may result from a recently proposed experiment, linking an Einstein-devised paradox to quantum mechanics. University of Queensland physicist Dr Magdalena Zych said…

Lakes worldwide are experiencing more severe algal blooms

Climate change is likely hampering recovery efforts Carnegie Institution for Science Washington, DC– The intensity of summer algal blooms has increased over the past three decades, according to a first-ever…

Aussie Left Retreating from Vote Losing Climate Extremism?

Guest essay by Eric Worrall After snatching defeat from the jaws of victory with unaffordably extreme climate policies, a leading Aussie opposition politician has shocked colleagues by suggesting they ditch…

McIntyre speaks: on Mann, sticks, and data mannipulation

I interviewed Steve McIntyre, founder of the blog Climate Audit, about his journey into climate science and debunking the infamous ‘hockey stick.’ This is the most in-depth interview with Steve…

Why Roy Spencer’s Criticism is Wrong

12 October 2019 Pat Frank A bit over a month ago, I posted an essay on WUWT here about my paper assessing the reliability of GCM global air temperature projections…

L A Times editorial denies need for Cal Fire actions to address state’s wildfire debacle

Guest essay Larry Hamlin The L. A. Times ran an editorial denying the need for wildfire actions recommended by Cal Fire and authorized by Governor Newsom for immediate implementation facilitated…

$35 Billion: UK Faces Huge Loss From Electric Vehicle Adoption

From Oilprice.com Jon LeSage – Oct 12, 2019, 4:00 PM CDT If Great Britain keeps its commitment to switch over its vehicles to electric by 2050, the government will see…

How to Glue Yourself to a Plane, According to Science

From Popular Mechanics A protester did it. We can do it better. By Andrew Daniels Oct 11, 2019 Popular Mechanics HQ was predictably spellbound yesterday when news reports trickled out…

Why are Extinction Rebellion so into White Face?

Guest essay by Eric Worrall So much white… etc.

Facts About Methane Ignored to Support Climate Narrative

Guest essay by By Walter Starck Science is, above all, a search for understanding based on a primacy of reason and evidence, with all findings subject to revision in accord…

What Would Happen if Science Went Stupid? Melting Ice Edition.

Guest humor by David Middleton What would happen if science went stupid? “Science” articles like this would become the norm (H/T ozspeaksup): Here’s What Would Happen if All The Ice…

Jane Fonda, Climate Scientist, to the Rescue

“This is not hyperbole!” Saying she's been inspired by Greta Thunberg, Jane Fonda tells @ABC she's going to hold a weekly protest in DC on climate change: "I'm moving here.…

Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #380

The Week That Was: 2019-10-12 (October 12, 2019) Brought to You by SEPP (www.SEPP.org) The Science and Environmental Policy Project Quote of the Week – “Beware of false knowledge; it…

Realist Catholic Climate Declaration

From an email forwarded from Matt Briggs The Realist Catholic Climate Declaration is now live at: https://realclimate.wixsite.com/declaration A copy is also given below. Those wanting to sign should send an…

Sorry Greta, India needs more coal to power growth

From The Times of India October 13, 2019, 2:00 am IST SA Aiyar in Swaminomics | India | TOI Greta Thunberg, the 16-year old Swedish girl who lectured the United…

What Do Rolling Blackouts And Sky-High Gas Prices Mean For Gov Newsom’s Job As Governor?

From The Daily Caller Chris White Tech Reporter October 12, 2019 9:50 PM ET Recent history might explain why Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is lashing out at the public…