Tag Archives: Southern Ocean

An achievement of Olympian proportion

Posted on 7 August 2012 by Peter Boyer

It’s hard to overstate the achievement of three Hobart scientists (and their British-based collaborator) in describing and locating deep-ocean carbon sinks in the Southern Ocean. [7 August 2012 | Peter Boyer] I don’t know about you, but I’m suffering from … Continue reading →

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To understand climate, look to the sea

Posted on 19 June 2012 by Peter Boyer

Ever-more urgent warnings about the state of the climate are coming from our oceans. [19 June 2012 | Peter Boyer] To understand global climate we have to consider the whole planet. Isn’t that obvious to everyone? Perhaps not. Nearly all … Continue reading →

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Greenhouse warming? As ridiculous as a sun-centred solar system!

Posted on 3 January 2012 by Peter Boyer

The year just ended produced ample evidence that both the level of global carbon emissions and public awareness about the dangers of inaction are headed in the wrong direction. [3 January 2012 | Peter Boyer] With a brand spanking new … Continue reading →

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