Penn State Live - Inquiry into climate scientist moves to next phase

In looking at four possible allegations of research misconduct, the committee determined that further investigation is warranted for one of those allegations. The recommended investigation will focus on determining if Mann "engaged in, directly or indirectly, any actions that seriously deviated from accepted practices within the academic community for proposing, conducting or reporting research or other scholarly activities." A full report (http://www.research.psu.edu/orp) concerning the allegations and the findings of the inquiry committee has been submitted.

GOP's Senate prospects on the rise - Washington Times

"If the election were held today, the Republicans could come close to winning back the Senate, if not actually win it," said pollster John Zogby.

Republicans are solidly ahead to take at least five seats now held by Democrats - in North Dakota, Delaware, Nevada, Arkansas and Pennsylvania. Five more are now considered winnable - Colorado, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and even liberal New York. Two other races, in California and Washington, are tightening daily.

Disbelieving fans put faith in the lord

Monckton is all folderol.

Climate sceptic to contest Upper House

South East resident Nathan Ashby will be the Climate Sceptics candidate for the South Australian Upper House at next month’s election.

Abbott meets climate sceptic Monckton

Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has met with one of the world's best-known climate sceptics, who says climate change is a fabrication that aims to set up a "hideous world government monster".

Power cost shock hits Tony Abbott's climate plan | The Courier-Mail

A PEAK electricity lobby group has revealed power bills could rise under Tony Abbott's climate change plan - just 24 hours after the Coalition promised they would not.