Tag: global warming

A warming earth changes some things, not others – so is climate change as bad as they say?

Global warming is true. It has been verified by gradual events taking place over the past 150 years: glaciers retreating, Arctic ice melting, sea level rising, and coral reefs bleaching.

Glacier retreats are well documented, and are attributed to global warming (Figure 1). They can have serious effects, because glacier melts can feed reservoirs that … More “A warming earth changes some things, not others – so is climate change as bad as they say?”

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What global warming can do to us – Part 3: Sea level rise serious by the year 2100.

BACKGROUND.Previous articles in this series include:Part 1: What global warming can do to us –If greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced the global average temperature is predicted to reach higher than any time in the past 800,000 years. Earth in the twilight zone.Part 2: What global warming can do to us – Wildfires.Australia in late … More “What global warming can do to us – Part 3: Sea level rise serious by the year 2100.”

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New book release: The Shale Controversy by Dr Ian Palmer.

INTRODUCTION.

“Whether you are pro or con fracking, this book provides a solid science foundation and weighs the issues to reveal the facts around the shale controversies. Truly an informative and enjoyable read!”Melanie Will-Cole, College lecturer.I started writing this book five years ago when an editor suggested I write a book about fracking and earthquakes, … More “New book release: The Shale Controversy by Dr Ian Palmer.”

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