Sydney's Coldest October in 17 years

The last third of the month saw Sydney plagued by cool southeast winds, heavy rainfall and gloomy skies.

Based on maximum temperatures and averaging 21.4 degrees, we have now seen our coldest October in 17 years.

[For alarmists, another grim milestone] « Watts Up With That?

During the summer, numbers held steady. This month saw some significant growth. According to the stats, the hit counter reached 2 million about 10:18AM on the morning of October 31st.

Academic says cull buffalo to curb emissions - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

An environmental science academic says the estimated 150,000 feral buffalo roaming the Top End should be culled to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
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Professor Garnett says outstation communities should be paid to cull feral buffaloes to fight climate change.

Ben Bova: Global warming likely to resume — with a vengeance » Naples Daily News

The past 10 years are more likely merely a respite, a hesitation in the world’s climate change. Incoming energy from the sun tapered off a bit.
...In fact, the Catlin Arctic Survey group just reported they expect the Arctic Ocean will be completely free of ice during the summer 10 years from now.

Teamsters Protest U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Extreme Agenda

Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa today criticized the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for a failed policy agenda that has hurt working families.

Members of the Teamsters Union today demonstrated their opposition to the Chamber's extreme positions on climate change, health care reform, financial re-regulation, and workers' rights. They joined members of other unions and progressive groups at a rally outside the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's convention in Philadelphia.