Academy of alarm

Their latest climate-alarm pamphlet contains appalling rubbish, including claims that the world will warm by up to 7° C in the next ninety years! This goes beyond marketing (for their research grants) and beyond beyond rational science. "Climate models estimate that, by 2100, the average global temperature will be between 2°C and 7°C higher than pre-…

Evidence on State hospital administration

Revisiting the climate evidence

Although empiricism probably underdetermines the truth about climate—and as we know from Ross Garnaut's report, underdetermines climate policy—it is worth laying out the reasons seriously to doubt the 'man-made climate' claims once more because Gillard says she is seeking a national consensus. I think we should take no steps other than to seek a better understanding…

Led by lunatics

A climate ambush

This is a betrayal of both sides of the aborted dialog. It will no-doubt disappoint the faithful that after a full term in government Labor's policy will be no more detailed and inspirational than the sort of non-committal mashup found in 'fiscally responsible' electoral platforms. It will certainly disappoint the sceptics (and taxpayers) that a jumble…