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A climate of fear, cash and correctitude
Trashing real science to protect grants, prestige, and desire to control energy, economy, lives Paul Driessen and Dennis Mitchell Earth’s geological, archaeological and written histories are replete with climate changes: big and small, short and long, benign, beneficial, catastrophic and … Continue reading
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Extreme weather & superstition
Extreme weather & superstition By RALPH B. ALEXANDER New York Post, December 9, 2012 Superstorm Sandy. Parching drought across North America. A scorching midsummer heat wave in the Midwest. All these weather extremes are telltale signs that CO2 causes climate … Continue reading
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For Washington Winemakers, 2012 Could Be a Year for the Record Books
Record Wine Harvest in Washington by GLENN FARLEY / KING 5 News WOODINVILLE -– Washington winemakers believe the 2012 vintage could be one of their best, thanks to this year’s long growing season filled with plenty of hot weather in … Continue reading
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Fall-Winter Forecast 2012-13
September 17, 2012 It’s been quite a year! Summer began late but seems to be persisting. But let me break the news to you: winter is coming soon! Below is my forecast for “home” — the Willamette Valley. But overall … Continue reading
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Summary of John Christy’s Testimony Before the US Senate EPW Committee
John R. Christy, PhD Alabama State Climatologist The University of Alabama in Huntsville Senate Environment and Public Works Committee 1 August 2012 One Page Summary 1. It is popular again to claim that extreme events, such as the current central … Continue reading
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Nick Drapela’s Firing — Guest post by Gordon Fulks
In theory at least Oregon State University (OSU) seems to be a bastion of academic freedom, diversity, and tolerance. A wide range of ideas are openly discussed. The most viable rise to the top and the least viable fade away. But … Continue reading
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Astronomy Picture of the Day — Sentinels of the Arctic
Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2012 May 29 Sentinels of the Arctic Image Credit … Continue reading
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Using Earth’s blessings to better mankind and planet
Using Earth’s blessings to better mankind and planet Rational thought underlies conservative Christian views on climate change and the environment David R. Legates Although he has rarely been willing to discuss or debate energy or environmental issues with those who … Continue reading
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Wind Farms Cut Back Because of Big Snow Pack
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Bonneville Power Administration twice ordered Pacific Northwest wind farms to cut production in recent days because it has a surplus of power from hydroelectric dams. The agency, which manages much of the power grid in … Continue reading
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All-time Snow Record for Corvallis!
An unusual late-season snow storm brought heavy snow to much of Oregon on March 21-22. The daily observation for March 22, 4.3 inches, was an all-time record for March (the old record was 4.0 inches on 3/3/60). This was also … Continue reading
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