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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
Climate change talks should focus on ‘building blocks’ of policy instead of international treaty
International talks on climate change should focus on putting together the “building blocks” of global policy instead of drawing up a comprehensive new treaty, according to new research published today. read more »
Sceptic’s paper in economics journal is ‘possibly the most inaccurate and misleading article about climate change’
An Australian geologist, who advises the UK’s main global warming sceptics’ group, wrote “possibly the most inaccurate and misleading article about climate change that has ever been published by a journal”. read more »
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
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 »
Ambiguity is another reason to mitigate climate change
The answers to “How much should people sacrifice today for the benefit of those living several decades from now?” vary widely. This column suggests that people’s distaste for uncertainty – … read more »
Did climate sceptics mislead the public over the significance of the hacked emails?
Bob Ward: Previous mistakes mean Andrew Montford is not the right man to lead an inquiry into the UEA climate emails the Guardian
Global warming likely to exceed 1.5°C but could be reduced in long term August
Global average temperature likely to rise by more than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial level, but could be reduced in the long term through strong cuts in greenhouse gases. read more »
