GERMANS PAYING DEARLY TO BALANCE THE GRID

This article looks at the German electricity grid and how the increase in intermittent renewables has caused increased problems in balancing the grid, preventing power cuts. Just as in the UK they have to pay a high price for the extra electricity required at a few seconds notice to come on-stream.

GW, PHLOGISTON AND DR LIBBY'S PREDICTIONS

Here is an interesting essay looking at the evidence for global warming compared with the old phlogiston theory of combustion. It wryly compares the fate of Lavoisier, who debunked it with the calls by one climate alarmist for sceptics to be guillotined. 

UK TO BE "OPENED UP FOR FRACKING"

According to this article in the Telegraph. We can look forward to a lot of green groups protesting. It will be interesting to see how it all ends - hopefully in decent amounts of gas.

UK SUBSIDY POT DRIES UP FOR WIND FARMS

This article may be good news for opponents of wind farms. There is a finite amount of government money available (of course it is much too big!) but it may be an obstacle to some of the off-shore proposals like the Navitus Bay proposal off the south coast of England.

THE GLOBAL GOVERNANCE DREAMERS' CONFERENCE

At one time back in the 1920's people used to dream of a utopia in which everyone had a "fair share" of the world's wealth. They called it communism. Today there are still people of the same mind set, but now they are more likely to be under a "green" umbrella. This article looks at one set of dreamers, including our future king, who would surely lose out under the "world governance" that these people claim to desire. Why haven't they learnt anything from history? Haven't they seen that the people who reach the top of any such regime are ruthless autocrats who simply want to control others for their own ends. The nice people never make it. In any case world governance is a dream too far even for the most ruthless, as he or she will meet others who will crush him (or her) long before they get anywhere near the top prize.

RICH GREEN GROUPS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS

This article looks at the underhand way in which organisations such as Greenpeace have been trying to prevent fossil fuel industries from carrying out their lawful activities. These green campaigners are only too ready to use the legal system to gain their own ends, but now the tables are being turned and they are finding themselves in the dock.

GLOBAL TRENDS SURVEY ON THE ENVIRONMENT

Here is a list of the questions and the answers given. Some of the answers are in conflict with one another, so to me it suggests how daft some members of the public are. You might think such people would be easily brain-washed and perhaps that explains some of the results.

Here is a discussion of the results.

DEEP OCEANS COOLING - NEW PAPER

Yet more evidence that the oceans are not gaining heat more quickly comes from this report. Yet more evidence to show that the so-called "missing heat" has not gone into the oceans. More on this here

EU ON COURSE TO MISS 2020 CO2 EMISSIONS TARGET AND LOWER 2030 TARGET

This report looks at the latest figures from the EU, and they seem to be struggling already. They appear to conclude, quite rightly, that their economic performance is more important than their emissions target, which it clearly is.

Update - Meanwhile the UK carries on regardless - See here

UK OUTGOING ENVIRONMENT MINISTER SPEAKS OUT

This article by Owen Paterson recounts his problems as the UK Environment Minister, where many people thought he did a very good job, but this was not enough to prevent David Cameron from sacking him in the recent reshuffle. He is very candid in his account, particularly about the opposition to his policies from the green lobby - some of whom are a very unpleasant bunch.

GREENPEACE BEING SUED IN CANADA

This article gives the details of how a large timber company is suing Greenpeace for damaging its business by spreading lies to its customers. If proved the allegations could cost Greenpeace millions of dollars.

JOHN CHRISTY AN UNBOWED SCEPTIC

This article looks at the views and the work of the award-winning climate scientist, Professor John Christy. Although, sadly, some scientists are said to have shunned him, he remains true to his own convictions. He is a man of great principle and courage.

EARTH'S MAGNETIC FIELD WEAKENING FAST

Here is the link to the article. Some scientists think that the Earth's magnetic field has an effect on our climate as it controls the amount of solar radiation that enters the atmosphere, which in turn affects cloud cover. A weak field lets in more radiation allowing more seeding of clouds.

SUPER EL NINO ODDS FADING

The Warmists hope that a super el nino will push up global temperatures are now fading according to this article. Of course el nino's are a natural phenomenon and nothing to do with man's emissions of CO2, but some of the believers in climate alarm are desperate for anything that might raise global temperatures. 

NEW ENERGY AND CLIMATE MINISTERS NOT GREEN ACTIVISTS

This Guardian article looks at the views expressed by the new ministers appointed in the re-shuffle by David Cameron. It appears that they are not ideologically driven to "save the planet" at any cost which is at lest some good news for us climate realists, though it will not please the green activist brigade.

SEA LEVEL MEASUREMENTS - A TALE OF CONFLICTING DATA

This article gives the latest paper on sea level. It shows that the latest satellite measurements, after being "adjusted" are completely at odds with the tide gauges and the results from the earlier Grace satellite data. What is going wrong?

INDIA ATTEMPTS TO HOLD THE WEST TO RANSOM OVER CLIMATE DEAL

This article sets out the position of India on a climate change deal. They won't act until the developed nations put "substantial" amounts of money into a climate fund. What the developed nations should do ( but may not) is tell them to either cut their emissions or face the consequences. If they really believe that cutting CO2 emissions is essential then they will act. If they do not then they are simply after the money.

"HELPFUL" ADVICE TO SAVE THE PLANET

This report gives the silly consumers advice on how to save both money and the planet. It is yet another example of the nanny state telling us what is good for us. 

GROUPS PUSH FOR CLIMATE SCIENCE ON SCHOOL CURRICULUM IN USA

,a href=http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/211989-groups-push-for-climate-science-in-classrooms#disqus_thread>This article

explains what is going on. The danger, of course, is that what is taught could amount to propaganda in what is a very political branch of science.

GERMANY IS NOT A GOOD MODEL FOR OUR ENERGY POLICY

This piece compares the German energy policy to that of the UK and shows that, if reducing CO2 is the aim (which I do not), then the UK is doing rather better. Our electricity is also cheaper at present, though not compared with the USA. In the long term the UK policy is just as mad as the German one, and we will both be in the export business - exporting our industry and jobs to the likes of China and India! 

LORD LAWSON SPEAKS OUT ON BBC RULING

This Mail article by Lord Lawson gives his comments on the BBC ruling. It is a disgrace that a so-called impartial broadcaster can stifle debate in the way it seeks to do.

More on this here. And here

EU GRAVY TRAIN FUNDS GREEN ACTIVISTS

This piece gives the details of payments by the EU to a range of green activist group. It is a familiar story of how the EU uses these organisations to further its agenda by buying their support.

POLITICS, ECONOMICS AND CLIMATE CHANGE NEGOTIATIONS

This article discusses the issue of chemicals used in air conditioners and refrigerants which can damage the ozone layer and also cause global warming. You will see from the article that there is a complex relationship between the use of these chemicals and the economies of the various nations.

BBC HAS LOST ITS BALANCE TO GREEN ACTIVISM

Here's an excellent article by Matt Ridley which completely destroys the BBC's credibility. If they don't reverse this foolish policy then it is time they were privatised.

UK TO ROLL OUT £200 SMART METERS NEXT YEAR

This Mail article give the details of this very costly and highly technical scheme. It risks becoming the next big disaster for the government who have a very poor record when it comes to large scale computer projects. The idea that consumers are going to cut usage of fuel is highly unlikely. How many people are going to stare at a monitor and disconnect appliances? It seems unreal to expect they will. It is much more likely that they will simply hide the monitor and carry on regardless.

THE RAGE OF THE CLIMATE CENTRAL PLANNERS

This article is very well written and summarises the intolerance of the warmists who want to control our lives because they believe they know best.

WHY GREEN ENERGY IS ECONOMIC NONSENSE

This article by Roger Helmer explains why the current UK energy policy does not make economic sense. It seems extraordinary that they still cling to it in the face of such clear facts proving it is nonsense.

ANTARCTIC ICE KEEPS ON GROWING

This is not something you will hear on the main news bulletin, since it does not fit in with what the warmists are claiming, but see here for the details. If we had proper balance on our news broadcasts there could not be such scaremongering.

More on this topic here

GREEN MADNESS - ENERGY BILLS TO RISE TO SUBSIDISE COAL AND GAS PLANTS

http://www.thegwpf.org/green-madness-energy-bills-to-rise-to-subsidise-coal-and-gas-plants/>This article

explains what the UK government are planning to do to keep the lights on with an increase in wind power. Not only is the stand by power costly, but it also reduces any CO2 emission savings. A double whammy!

BBC SPEND 0.5 MILLION POUNDS ON MASSIVE "SURVEY" TO ADVANCE CLIMATE CHANGE AGENDA

This article in the Mail explains the details of the survey carried out in Asia. It makes it clearer than ever that the BBC is not an impartial broadcaster when it comes to climate change, and so it cannot be trusted.