Tag Archives: Christopher Monckton

Wishful thinking can’t prevent global warming

Posted on 11 March 2014 by Peter Boyer

Maintaining that global warming has stalled since 1997 is pure delusion. [11 March 2014 | Peter Boyer] “Seventeen and a half years. Not a flicker of global warming.” That was Christopher Monckton’s take on satellite temperature data released last week … Continue reading →

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King Island contemplates the power of wind

Posted on 28 May 2013 by Peter Boyer

Tapping King Island’s massive wind resource for an energy-hungry Victoria is a no-brainer, isn’t it? Some islanders think otherwise. [28 May 2013 | Peter Boyer] On huge white towers, high above a green, undulating landscape, polished blades flash in the … Continue reading →

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A lord blesses Tasmania with his presence

Posted on 4 March 2013 by Peter Boyer

Christopher Monckton’s self-assurance allows him to ignore inconvenient facts. [5 March 2013 | Peter Boyer] All those centuries of selective breeding and dealing with lesser mortals have taught the British aristocracy a thing or two about stamping their authority on … Continue reading →

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