Daily Archives: May 16, 2009

Scientific method for K-12: a model climate scientists should follow

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Those of us who follow climate science know that often times basic steps in the scientific method are not followed. Recently I was Googling for some information on the scientific method and wanted to find something simple and very easy … Continue reading →

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John Christy: What if global-warming fears are overblown?

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Fortune magazine published a great but brief interview with climatologist John Christy, director of the Earth System Science Center at University of Alabama-Huntsville: What if global-warming fears are overblown? It is a short article, but well worth the two minutes … Continue reading →

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Climate change: It’s for real (oh really?)

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I just loved the headline in this recent column in the Summit Daily News: Eartha Steward: Climate change: It’s for real I know that writers don’t usually write the headlines (editors do), but can someone please tell me where in … Continue reading →

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Environmentalists get a dose of reality

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You mean to tell me that green energy solutions take up vast amounts of acreage? The environmentalists have been pushing for green solutions, but didn’t really think things through.  A recent article in the Summit Daily News brings this point home: Writers on … Continue reading →

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Solar House in Michigan a disaster

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The Detriot News recently ran an article about a $900,000 model solar home to be used by the city of Troy as “an educational tool and meeting spot”: Troy’s celebrated solar house left in dark They forgot to heat the pipes, … Continue reading →

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Windpower in action in Wales

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I recently stumbled upon a website called Visit Wales Now. It provides quite a bit of information on the real impact of wind power in action.  I found it quite disturbing.  What I find more disturbing is that so-called environmentalists … Continue reading →

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The climate discussion crosses political boundaries

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People who actually think for themselves can come to their own conclusions about the climate change scare, regardless of their political persuasion.  In my local paper, the Summit Daily News, Morgan Liddick, a regular columnist, penned this article: Liddick: Energy … Continue reading →

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Lack of disclosure continues

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If you read the About page on this blog, take a look at item 5 in the section “Why I’m a Realist”. It discusses that many climate scientists refusse to produce code, data, and documentation of their research. Steve McIntyre at … Continue reading →

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It’s OK to lie if you’re a climate alarmist

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Here’s a great blog post by Andrew Bolt of Australia entitled: A licence to tell warming lies. Read his post and follow the links to learn more about the mentality of the alarmists.  I would however highlight the main quote … Continue reading →

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Pine beetle crisis loses to renewable energy

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The Summit Daily News recently ran this article recently on Summit County, CO spending $150,000 for solar projects:  Summit to invest $150K in renewable energy The funds are coming from Referendum 1A, which was largely billed as a way to fund … Continue reading →

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