How Human Disruptions Impact Global GDP

“Many economists are interested in understanding what the literature says about the cost of “non-climate” and “climate” related human disruptions.

Oxford Climate Activists Setting Up Illegal Roadblocks?

A shocking video has emerged of anti-vehicle activists illegally blocking a road in Oxford, to enforce their version of low traffic rules.

EU War on Agriculture Pushback Protests Spread

Emboldened by the recent BoerBurgerBeweging electoral victory in Netherlands, Farmers in Slovenia, Germany and Flanders are staging large protests against the EU’s war on agriculture.

McKibben: Last Week’s Climate Report “landed … with a gentle plop”

McKibben believes the reason the IPCC’s increasingly frantic climate warnings are being ignored is people don’t believe they can make a difference.

Wash, blow dry & talk to me about global warming please: Hairdressers trained to talk about ‘climate action’ to customers

During the sessions, hairdressers hear the basics of climate science and get to role play how conversations might go.

The genetics of temperature adaptation: how does life thrive in extreme conditions?

Interestingly, the researchers found that thermotolerant organisms had smaller genomes and a higher fraction of core genome.

EU abandons ban of combustion engine cars – Britain needs to follow suit

Net Zero Watch is calling on Rishi Sunak to follow suit and abandon its 2030 ban of the sale of ICE cars.

Senate Budget Committee Hearing: Judith Curry responds

If you are going to attempt such a takedown in the future, I suggest that you need better staffers. 

European Green Ambitions Depend on the USA Funding Ukraine

Here I argue US funding for Ukraine is liberating resources British and European governments are using to undermine Republicans, and drive their radical green agenda right into the heart of…

UGLY: Climate Skeptic Group Gets EVICTED from National Science Teaching Association Convention

Our science was not on the “Approved List” by them.

Energy Industries Club speech on energy security

…we have a new approach to energy policy: Gaslighting.

Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #545

No government has the right to decide on the truth of scientific principles.

Pursuit of the Green Dream Will Make Inequality a LOT Worse

It’s amazing how quickly we could find ourselves living in a world where the vast majority of people have become poorer, in the sense of struggling to meet their basic…

Re-imaging Tasmania’s Temperature History, Part 1

He wanted to know from me if they showed global warming.

Who Noticed Earth Hour This Year?

Normally I publish something snarky about how we should all leave our lights on, but this year’s Earth Hour was such a non-event I genuinely didn’t notice it was happening.

Scientists Shifting Global Warming Goalposts to 1.8-1.9C?

“… economic modelling has often suggested that temperature increases well above … the 2 °C target … would result in higher total welfare …”

15 years after ESA listing as ‘threatened’ due to sea ice loss polar bears are abundant & thriving

There is no existential emergency for polar bears or any other Arctic sea mammals due to declining summer sea ice, despite continued messages of doom from remorseless experts.

Germany Rebels Against EU Ban on Petrol Cars

A growing backlash over climate-friendly policies is now hitting the German Greens, putting wobbles into the country’s three-party ruling coalition.

The Rubicon Crossed: The Energy World Turned Upside Down After the Ukraine War

Reposted from Forbes. Tilak Doshi Contributor I analyze energy economics and related public policy issues. 49 BCE Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon river with the 13th Legion, a defiant act…

Australia’s Callide C Coal Plant Owners Enter Voluntary Administration

Australia’s version of Chapter 11 – could Australia be on the verge of losing another coal plant?