Monthly Archives: March 2016

On dealing with climate change—what is the reality?  David Spratt is an Australian who is a well-grounded student of climate science and the human response to that science.  He has put together an impressive document that seeks to bring the … Continue reading →

The threat of severe toxic algae blooms is expected to grow.  The one that hit the west coast of North America last summer was nothing less than catastrophic for wildlife, and scientists are now saying that conditions are ripe for … Continue reading →

The meaning of February’s sensational temperature report.  A number of points are covered here with all the graphics.  I was especially interested in the chart from Japan showing just all of the Februaries since 1890.  Their straight red line would … Continue reading →

Weekly CO2 report.  Last week was plus 2.09 ppm from a year ago, much improved over recently reported comparisons.  Hopefully, the “early spring effect” in North America, inspired by El Nino, should now be coming to an end. Though there … Continue reading →

New information about the sources of atmospheric methane, the growth of which is marked by shifting trends.  The current rise is attributed mainly to agricultural practices, which can be controlled.  There is considerable potential for the rise of uncontrollable sources … Continue reading →

The importance of food production as a source of global warming.  New work shows that greenhouse gas emissions due to various aspects of food production have about the same effect on climate as the burning of fossil fuels.  Food production … Continue reading →

James Hansen has built a legal case against government support for fossil fuel activity.  The case is scheduled for introduction today in a District Court in Oregon, based on arguments summarized in the following post.  It looks like a case … Continue reading →

February CO2 report.  The Mauna Loa report shows an increase of 3.76 ppm over the 2015 month, about as expected but still a troubling gain.  I believe there was an impact due to the early spring warming in the northern … Continue reading →

Weekly CO2 report.  Last week slipped below a spread of 3 ppm over that of a year ago, but still a far cry from getting back to the 2 ppm we are aiming to undercut.  The preliminary spread for the … Continue reading →

Parts of the Great Barrier Reef face permanent destruction.  Much depends on what happens to conditions over just the next few weeks, under the influenced of El Nino, which is now supposed to start easing.  Worries among long-term trend observers … Continue reading →