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Differing views, common cause

Posted on 4 October 2011 by Peter Boyer

A mild Greenland climate in medieval times is no evidence that today’s warming is insignificant. [4 October 2011 | Peter Boyer] “I’m looking forward to a warmer planet,” wrote a Mercury website correspondent last week. “It’s happened in the past,” … Continue reading →

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While the debate rages, so does the climate

Posted on 5 July 2011 by Peter Boyer

The growing gap between public support for action and the scientific evidence is driving senior scientists to distraction. [5 July 2011 | Peter Boyer] Neither Al Gore nor yours truly seems to have much to say these days, lamented a … Continue reading →

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Antarctic ice and sea levels: the knowledge gap

Posted on 5 May 2009 by Peter Boyer

Antarctic ice is the biggest unknown in our quest to get a handle on future sea levels, but it looks as if it will play a key role. Continue reading →

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