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Calculating Climate Sensitivity

By Collin Maessen on 13th March 2013comment

Monckton introduces the argument that the Central England temperature record can be used as a proxy for global temperatures. But can it be used for that?

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The Polarisation Of The Climate Debate

By Collin Maessen on 13th March 2013comment

During this part of the debate the issue of civility in the public arena during discussions on climate change is raised. I give my take on the matter and on civility in general.

Continue reading The Polarisation Of The Climate Debate

The Communist Economic Agenda Of Environmentalists

By Collin Maessen on 13th March 2013comment

In this part of the debate Monckton asserts that the stated goals of the Australian Green party match those stated in the Communist Manifesto and by European communist parties.

Continue reading The Communist Economic Agenda Of Environmentalists

Greenpeace And The Marxist Takeover

By Collin Maessen on 13th March 2013comment

In this particular section of the debate Monckton makes the claim that Greenpeace has been taken over by Marxists. I’ll be looking into what is used to base this claim on and if this is a fair assessment.

Continue reading Greenpeace And The Marxist Takeover

GM Miracle Rice

By Collin Maessen on 13th March 2013comment

Here Monckton makes the claim that GM crops have been in use for a long time and are safe for human consumption. But does what Monckton say match up with with reality?

Continue reading GM Miracle Rice

Credential Claims

By Collin Maessen on 13th March 2013comment

In this particular section of the debate Monckton makes the claim that he has studied and lectured at faculty level in the determination of climate sensitivity.

Continue reading Credential Claims

Australia Is Now Considered A Sovereign Risk

By Collin Maessen on 13th March 2013comment

In this particular section of the debate Monckton makes the claim that “Australia is now regarded as a sovereign risk”. What does this mean and was this an accurate depiction?

Continue reading Australia Is Now Considered A Sovereign Risk

The Increase In Global Temperatures Cannot Accelerate

By Collin Maessen on 13th March 2013comment

In this particular section of the debate Monckton makes the claim that based on current trends the increase in global temperatures cannot accelerate.

Continue reading The Increase In Global Temperatures Cannot Accelerate

It Is Cheaper To Do Nothing Than To Prevent Global Warming

By Collin Maessen on 13th March 2013comment

In this section I talk about examples of what it costs to implement a carbon pricing system and what the economic literature says on these costs.

Continue reading It Is Cheaper To Do Nothing Than To Prevent Global Warming

The Australian Carbon Tax Will Cause Job Losses

By Collin Maessen on 13th March 2013comment

In this particular section of the debate Monckton makes the claim that jobs will be lost. However real world examples, and studies, show that those jobs are easily replaced by new jobs in the renewable energy industry.

Continue reading The Australian Carbon Tax Will Cause Job Losses
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