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Warming air and acid ocean: thoughts for Senator Fielding

It’s no bad thing that Senator Stephen Fielding has decided to check out global warming for himself. But he’d be wise not to put too much faith in Andrew Bolt’s contrarian views.

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Sun’s cooling influence not a reason to relax

It is just possible that the current solar minimum will provide us with short-term relief from global warming. It will be our task to make sure this does not distract us from the long-term task at hand. Continue reading

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