Canadian Climate Scientist Andrew Weaver Sues National Post
Dr. Andrew Weaver, one of the most respected climate scientists in Canada and one of the best climate modelers inthe world, has launched a libel suit against the National Post newspaper and its publisher, editors and three writers: Terence Corcoran, Peter Foster and Kevin Libin.
In the words of a news release broadcast today, the suit is for “a series of unjustified libels based on grossly irresponsible falsehoods that have gone viral on the Internet.”
CAN Report: Canadian Scientists Muzzled by Harper Government
The scandal is growing at Environment Canada of how Canadian climate researchers are being “muzzled” by draconian policies of Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
The Montreal Gazette has reported on a leaked document showing that the information restrictions brought in by the Harper government had severely restricted the media’s access to government researchers.
The Deadly Game of Climate Change Denial
Part of the solution to climate denial is to provide information to people not just into the science of climate but the science of our minds. Currently, there are no social scientists on the IPCC, yet all the effort, time and expense of proving the science is wasted if it is falling on deaf ears. As Gifford remarks, “It’s not always about the data. People want their beliefs confirmed. And if that means, that the world is fine and things can go on as normal, then that’s what they’ll hear.
World Public Opinion Urges Action on Climate Change
A survey by WorldPublicOpinion.org of 18,578 people in 19 countries found that 60% of people think their governments should be doing more to reduce carbon emissions. Only 18% felt their governments were doing enough and 12 % thought they were doing too much.
Heartland Institute mounts campaign to get James Hansen fired
Should scientists just turn evidence of dangerous climate change they find over to the politicians and corporate-owned media and expect them to keep us informed and tell up what to do? We should be profoundly grateful to scientists like Dr. James Hansen who are speaking out and taking our side.
Too darn hot in Australia at 43 degees Celsius, or 110 Fahrenheit
The worst heat wave to strike Australia in a century is due to climate change. That was the blunt message from their government this week as the country struggled to cope with the heat-related chaos, including buckling rail lines, numerous heat related deaths and sweeping power blackouts. The searing heat has topped 43 degrees Celsius (110 Fahrenheit) in Melbourne for the third straight day – and the first time in recorded history.
