Faith in Technology

July 21, 2015July 22, 2015 by Peter Jones

Frequently we read commentary of the sort: “Yes, global warming is occurring. But humans have proven themselves capable of developing technology to counter physical threats such as climate change.” The element of faith in this statement is amazing. Because in the past technology has overcome problems we need not fear the future. James Hansen has …

The race to burn!

January 20, 2015January 21, 2015 by Peter Jones

How many research papers are necessary to prove the obvious? Based on three decades of experience with climate change denial, an infinite amount of research is needed to conclude a spurious debate. In a recent research paper Dr Christophe McGlade, Research Associate at the UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources, identified the head-on inconsistency between government …

News Flash – The IPCC Fifth Assessment Report

April 21, 2015September 27, 2013 by Peter Jones

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the first part of its Fifth Assessment Report today, Friday, September 27. Earlier this summer we commented on the science that underlies this lengthy report.

Climate Action Network Canada points out that the report shows with greater certainty than ever that climate change is real, caused by human activity and requires urgent action. The report shows that it is certain that the earth is getting warmer, precipitation pattern are changing sea levels are rising, sea ice and glaciers are melting and oceans are acidifying, with serious consequences for our communities, environments and economies.

Write the Premier of Alberta!

September 24, 2014April 16, 2013 by Peter Jones

We have been requested to circulate a letter to our supporters across Canada that points out the shortfalls of the proposed Alberta Carbon Regime. The present regime provided for a tax of $12 per ton in excess of specified limits. The proposed regime increases the tax to $40 and reduces the permissable limits. But, as …