Tag Archives: global warming

Barmy denialist or just sacasm?

Posted on 26 May 2011 by Scottish-Sceptic

This is the kind of republican that … makes me proud to be British … or perhaps I just don’t understand his humour? But if it were true — and most of the world’s scientists agree it is — Rohrabacher … Continue reading →

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How is global warming a fake?

Posted on 25 May 2011 by Scottish-Sceptic

I spotted the question and thought it would be worth answering. Global warming is the theory that continued increasing levels of burning fossil fuel will result in catastrophic warming of the world. Like all similar scares, it is based on … Continue reading →

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Quote of the day

Posted on 24 May 2011 by Scottish-Sceptic

The IPCC commands about the same level of respect, in private, among the scientific fraternity, as the Eurovision Song Contest does, in private, among professional musicians. May 23, 2011 at 9:26 PM | Pharos (Bishop Hill)

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Breaking news – Scottish Storm not (yet) linked to GW

Posted on 23 May 2011 by Scottish-Sceptic

With coffee in hand, I turn on the computer, read a couple of blogs and then noticed the trees blowing wildly outside … I wonder how many stories are on line linking this storm with Global warming. None! (so far) … Continue reading →

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Cold Winters – nothing to do with slowing currents

Posted on 23 May 2011 by Scottish-Sceptic

After years of  telling us that global warming would make us warmer: According to Dr David Viner, a senior research scientist at the climatic research unit (CRU) of the University of East Anglia,within a few years winter snowfall will become … Continue reading →

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The Plagues of Manchester

Posted on 20 May 2011 by Scottish-Sceptic

This piece caught my eye: “While loitering around Oxford Road shamelessly trying to be offered flyers for student nights to feel young again, Mr Cyst saw this Ford Focus completely covered in ice cubes. How did this happen? Maybe it … 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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Global warming is dead in the MSM

Posted on 9 May 2011 by Scottish-Sceptic

About a week ago I happened by chance to check the level of news on Peak oil compared to Global Warming and noticed something dramatic: the news level of “peak oil” was just a  little below that of “global warming”. … 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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Are we on the verge of a global warming tipping point?

Posted on 26 April 2011 by Scottish-Sceptic

I’ve been playing Rome Total war with the kids … OK, I’ve been playing Rome Total War. For those who don’t know, this is a computer game where you direct the operation of your army against the computer. Each army … Continue reading →

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