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Voyager: Peak civilisation?

Posted on 16 May 2011 by Scottish-Sceptic

As I listened to the news on Voyager, it occurred to me that this was the end of an era in space transport. I can still remember when Voyager was first launched: it was heralded as the beginning of a … Continue reading →

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The real climate multiplier – I dunno!

Posted on 10 May 2011 by Scottish-Sceptic

we are told that by 2110 the world will have experienced an unacceptable level of change which necessitates us all to make dramatic changes to our lives. The start of this period is commonly agreed to be about the 1970s … Continue reading →

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Breaking news: UK coalition split over "climate change"

Posted on 10 May 2011 by Scottish-Sceptic

As I sat half asleep in bed I turned on the radio to hear an article: 0719 It has emerged that the coalition cabinet is reportedly spit over the government’s policy on climate change. Environment correspondent Roger Harrabin reports. (addendum: … Continue reading →

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Scottish Nationlists Win Outright Majority

Posted on 6 May 2011 by Scottish-Sceptic

I’ve just learnt that the Scottish Nationalists have gained their 65th member of the Scottish Parliament. Whilst this is not a direct vote for independence, it is a vote for a Scottish referendum on independence and so it is possible … Continue reading →

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Global Warming has been buried this election

Posted on 27 April 2011 by Scottish-Sceptic

When I wondered how much global warming had featured in the Scottish elections, the headlines really spoke for themselves: The Guardian (blog)- 4 days ago … us to tackle the daunting threat of global warming over the next four decades. … Continue reading →

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After the drought another "global warming could" story

Posted on 21 April 2011 by Scottish-Sceptic

Thanks to WUWT, for his Story on “Now its global warming killing Pikas“, obviously the Pikas (some kind of American rat/rabbit) isn’t the story, so much as the almost complete absence lately of these “global warming could … kill the … … Continue reading →

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Alternative Vote vs. First Past the Post

Posted on 21 April 2011 by Scottish-Sceptic

Left or Right? It’s a free choice! Back in my youth I was a liberal democrat and even stood once as a councillor (gaining 200 votes, or as I put it: doubling the vote). So, I used to be a … Continue reading →

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Global warming Death threats

Posted on 18 April 2011 by Scottish-Sceptic

The chief executive of the Met Office, John Hirst, has revealed that, in common with global warming sceptics such as former children’s TV presenter Johnny Ball, he has received death threats for his stance on climate change. (Read more: http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/77902,people,news,met-office-boss-gets-death-threats-over-climate-change#ixzz1JtxSXvJ9) … Continue reading →

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Global warming must be true, Charles Manson believes in it.

Posted on 18 April 2011 by Scottish-Sceptic

Global warming must be true, Charles Manson believes in it. Killer breaks 20-year silence on 40th anniversary of gruesome Sharon Tate murders. ‘If we don’t change that as rapidly as I’m speaking to you now, if we don’t put the … Continue reading →

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A climate of apathy

Posted on 18 April 2011 by Scottish-Sceptic

In selling his carbon tax compensation plan last week, Greg Combet told the ABC1’s Lateline: “Australia is not acting alone. We’re not out ahead of the rest of the world. Other countries are taking important steps as well.” So, it’s … Continue reading →

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