Climate changer
China can lead the world in tackling global warming by making the transition to a low-carbon economy, writes Nicholas Stern South China Morning Post – registration and eventual subscription is … read more »
News category: Commentary
UK research spend: cuts could reach 17 per cent
The gushing responses from the some members of the British science community over the past week may have led you to believe that the government’s comprehensive spending review has done … read more »
Future economic growth depends on maintaining research and development – Telegraph
Public spending on research should be increased. Telegraph.co.uk
Not so jolly hockey stick
It was somewhat startling to see in August’s Geoscientist a glowing review of The Hockey Stick Illusion – Global warming and the Corruption of Science. Geoscientist Online (leader)
Temperature goals heat China climate talks
The Conservative party conference in Birmingham may be the focus of UK politics this week, but government representatives will be taking part in crucial discussions in China that could have … read more »
Sceptics’ publishing record on climate change
Bob Ward says those who seek to reinterpret the science of climate change often have minimal publication records. Publication involves peer review. The Science Show
Transparency is needed in climate change research
Financial Times – registration is required.
The Government’s promise of referendums on Europe offers no guarantees – Telegraph
The Brussels elite, which is relentlessly pursuing its ideal of “ever closer union” as enshrined in the Treaty of Rome, may still yet get its way. Telegraph.co.uk
Joint Critique of Bjørn Lomborg’s Pronouncements on Climate Change
The Guardian, 2 September 2010
Still wary of Bjørn Lomborg’s pronouncements on climate change
Bjørn Lomborg’s change of mind on climate change is welcome, and some of his suggestions good, but your glowing review of his new book failed to examine deeply his shift … read more »