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Take the climate change quiz. How warm was August? What’s the trend?

By Larry Kummer, Editor / 2 Comments / 12 September 2013 11 May 2019

Summary: Most of you have read scores, or hundreds of articles about global warming. Drawing on what you learned from those, estimate how much warmer was the world in August than the 30-year average? For bonus credit, what was the Earth’s rate of warming per year (or per decade) since 1979 (when satellites began taking accurate global measurements. It’s …

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The Elusive Absolute Surface Air Temperature (SAT)

By Larry Kummer, Editor / Leave a Comment / 18 August 2013 11 May 2019

Summary: The two-centuries long warming of the Earth’s surface (~1.4° Fahrenheit) since 1880) might become one of the most important trends of the 21st century. But, like so many aspects of science, it is a complex phenomenon inadequately understood by the public — and poorly explained by the news media and climate advocates. Here’s a …

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A powerful story about global warming in Alaska that has set Twitter aflame

By Larry Kummer, Editor / 10 Comments / 23 June 2013 11 May 2019

Summary: Let’s review the story that today set Twitter afire with panic about global warming. It’s a story of science, skillful writing, and a very gullible America. The 21st century might prove unpleasant for America unless we tighten our game. . Contents NASA’s photo of the Day Plaiting the facts One step more, into agitprop …

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Update about global temperatures. Watch our world warm!

By Larry Kummer, Editor / 6 Comments / 5 January 2013 11 May 2019

Summary: The news media writes frequently about global warming, but how well informed are we. Test for yourselves. At your local pub ask the bar how much the world has warmed during the 34 year-long satellite record (ie, the best record). The result, which appears below (in red) will surprise many in the room — …

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