Climate Change — Taking Ground from Skeptics - Palo Alto, CA Patch

Dr. Santer went on to explain our reasons for believing these effects to be anthropogenic (caused by man).

One of the slides ion his presentation points out that "in computer models of the climate system, the observed warming cannot be explained by natural causes alone." Only those models accounting for both natural and human factors will follow a temperature over time curve congruent with that seen in reality. Those reflecting natural forces alone - without influence of human factors - share a less worrying picture.

The validity of this evidence is predicated on the accuracy of a few dozen computer models.

Premier's backflip galling

Whatever the case for dropping the target, the government has opened itself up to accusations it is disingenuous on climate change. In opposition it supported the 20 per cent target and a national carbon price scheme. It is now winding back climate programs, dropping the target and wants the federal scheme abolished. It has not said what - if anything - it wants in their place.

Eco warrior David Suzuki [takes unnecessary fossil-fueled planet-killing long haul trip] to Melbourne - Local News - News - General - Northern Weekly

DAVID Suzuki is relentless in his quest to spread his environmental message. From far-flung villages in the Canadian Arctic to wind farms in Denmark, there’s nowhere this green warrior won’t go – just as long as it doesn’t clash with his “sacred family time”.

Cold, wet and windy: winter's here| Weather Melbourne

The coldest temperatures in four months hit Melbourne, with heavy winds expected to lash the city and state today and into the weekend.