How not to measure temperature, part 75 « Watts Up With That?

Like tornados and trailer parks, USHCN temperature sensors and barbecues seem to have mutual attraction...

GETTER DONE GALS: Mother Nature mocks global warming fear promoters!

The "Gore Effect" has a long and storied history. What follows is a sampling of how Mother Nature enjoys mocking global warming fear promoters... [Via Skeptics Global Warming]

Jennifer Marohasy » Following-Up on that Climate Debate: William Kininmonth & David Karoly

[Des Moore] I will not atttempt here to analyse the issues raised by either side other than to mention the heavy reliance on modelling by DK to “prove” his points. However, it is worth noting the marked contrast in style of presentation, with DK adopting an aggressive approach (that provoked an initial adverse reaction from the audience) and WK adopting a calm relaxed one.

There is little doubt that DK’s approach lost him “votes” and, more importantly, left an impression that his expertise was not necessarily something on which much reliance should be placed. Indeed, it served to (again) confirm doubts about the basis of the science used by the IPCC, for which DK was a lead author…

IBDeditorials.com: The Waxman Wane

Congress: What could hurt a hurting economy more than an environmental extremist as chairman of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee? Meet Rep. Henry Waxman of Beverly Hills.
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And it's worth remembering that Waxman's well-do-do, little-to-lose constituents see green activism the way other congressmen's voters view pork. He is the House's Hollywood liberal, representing Malibu and Santa Monica, as well as Beverly Hills.

What's more, the naming of veteran Waxman aide Phil Schiliro as the Obama White House's congressional liaison is a pretty good indication of the friendliness Waxman will find for his objectives at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue.

It all spells a perfect storm of environmental extremist control of government. Business — and their employees, who may be victims of layoffs — better batten down the hatches.