New paper finds West Antarctic glacier likely melting from geothermal heat below from volcanoes – Published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters
New paper finds West Antarctic glacier likely melting from geothermal heat below
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A paper published today in Earth and Planetary Science Letters finds evidence that one of the largest glaciers in West Antarctica, the Thwaites Glacier, is primarily melting from below due to geothermal heat flux from volcanoes located along the West Antarctic Volcanic Rift System, not due to man-made CO2. CAGW proponents have alleged that West Antarctic glaciers such as such as the Thwaites Glacier and the neighboring Pine Island Glacier are rapidly melting due to man-made greenhouse gases and/or ocean heating, despite observations showing the air temperature in the Antarctic hasn’t risen since 1979, Antarctic sea surface temperatures have fallen since 2006, and ARGO ocean heat content of the Southern Ocean shows no increase at any level of the top 2000 meters since the system was put in place in 2004. The authors find the neighboring Pine Island Glacier also overlies the same volcanic rift system and thus may also be melting from geothermal heat below. The West Antarctic Volcanic Rift System is illustrated by JoNova below, and just so happens to correspond to the areas of notable glacier melt and alleged warming. In contrast, East Antarctica, which holds 80% of Antarctic ice mass and does not have any known underlying volcanoes, is significantly increasing in ice mass. The paper joins several others finding geothermal heat largely if not entirely responsible for glacier melt in multiple locations in both Antarctica and Greenland, i.e. not anthropogenic. Excerpts from post “The “pause” of global sea ice. Up by ~76% in 2013 & 2014 from the 2007-2012 minima”: The air temperature in the Antarctic hasn’t risen since 1979: And Antarctic sea surface temperature has fallen since 2006, which would explain the extra sea ice: And if we look at ARGO OHC measurements in the Antarctic we see there is no warming at any level in the ocean: Variable crustal thickness beneath Thwaites Glacier revealed from airborne gravimetry, possible implications for geothermal heat flux in West Antarctica Theresa M. Damiania, , , Tom A. Jordanb, , Fausto Ferracciolib, , Duncan A. Youngc, , Donald D. Blankenshipc • The Byrd Subglacial Basin beneath Thwaites Glacier is part of Mesozoic widespread rifting. • Thin crust (18–24 km) exists in eastern Marie Byrd Land and beneath Thwaites Glacier. • Gravity evidence supports hypothesis of warm mantle beneath Marie Byrd Land. • Supports the use …
New paper finds climate sensitivity to CO2 is only 0.43C, about 7 times less than the IPCC claims
New paper finds climate sensitivity to CO2 is only 0.43C, about 7 times less than the IPCC claims
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A new paper published in the Open Journal of Atmospheric and Climate Change by renowned professor of physics and expert on spectroscopy Dr. Hermann Harde finds that climate sensitivity to a doubling of CO2 levels is only about 0.43C, about 7 times less than the IPCC claims, but in line with many other published low estimates of climate sensitivity. The paper further establishes that climate sensitivity to tiny changes in solar activity is comparable to that of CO2 and by no means insignificant as the IPCC prefers to claim. The following is a Google translation from the German EIKE site with an overview of the main findings of the paper, followed by a link to the full paper [in English]. Assessment of global warming due to CO2 and solar influence Currently climate sensitivity (eg (is again called times much about the value of. Discussed. example here )) Your size was determined by the IPCC on the Middle 3.0 K (AR4) as most probable value, determine other values of 1.73 or 1 or even 0.43 K. In is arguing violently. Our author Prof. Hermann Harde, renowned physicist and Spektral analytiker has its results written this. Its value is 0.43 C Only a few spectral lines from CO2 absorbed Image Editor’s note: The “climate sensitivity” said quantity was invented to carry the presumption in meaningful ways into account that the global mean temperature of the atmosphere could possibly be driven in a certain way by increase in carbon dioxide concentration in the air. To this end, forces defined (postulated) called. “Forcings”, whose influence, by means of certain physically based and mostly plausible assumptions, to accomplish this increase as migration out of balance. One of the factors is required for the climate sensitivity. It indicates how much K (° C) doubling the heating of the CO2 concentration rises. Assessment of global warming by CO2 and Solar influence Hermann Harde Helmut-Schmidt-University Hamburg, Holstenhofweg 85, 22043 Hamburg Our understanding of past and current changes in our climate is based partly on observations, but also on studies of feedback processes and modeling for climate. In this work, an advanced two-layer climate model is presented, which is specifically geared to the influence of rising CO2 to calculate concentration in the atmosphere on global warming and the effects of …
Patrick Moore’s Public Appearances in Australia
Patrick Moore’s Public Appearances in Australia
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Short biography – Dr. Patrick MooreDr. Patrick Moore has been a leader in the international environmental field for over 40 years. He is a co-founder of Greenpeace and served for nine years as President of Greenpeace Canada and seven years as a Director of Greenpeace International. The leader of many Greenpeace campaigns (e.g. “Save the Whales”, seal hunting), he was a member of the Rainbow Warrior crew when the anti-nuclear testing ship was bombed in Auckland Harbour. Dr. Moore was a driving force shaping policy and direction while Greenpeace became the world’s largest environmental activist organization.He left Greenpeace in 1986 because of his concern at the anti-science and extreme political policies it was adopting; nevertheless, he remains passionately concerned about the environment and describes himself as a “sensible environmentalist”. This, of course makes him a most controversial figure as the current Greenpeace policies are not aligned with his “sensible” view. He is visiting Australia to explain why his view of catastrophic global warming differs from that of the extreme green movement.Patrick Moore is an engaging, articulate and intelligent speaker. His story should be of great interest, particularly now that authorities such as the Bureau of Meteorology are being publicly questioned about their handling of temperature records.Dr. Patrick Moore In this Youtube Video, Patrick Moore can be seen giving a presentation at the International Conference on Climate Change in July 2014: Patrick Moore’s Public Appearances in AustraliaSYDNEY22 Oct. 5 for 5:30 City of Sydney RSL, L3 Function Room, 565 George St. a $20 donation at the door is requested to cover costs.23 Oct.6:30 pm for 7pm The Mirrors Room, Club Five Dock, 66 Great North Road, Five Dock a $20 donation ($10 for students) is requested at the door to cover costs ; rsvp: Jim Simpson – 0417 285 884 or [email protected] Oct. 5 for 5:30pm CQ Functions, 113 Queen St, a $20 donation at the door is requested to cover costs27 Oct. 12 for 12:30 The Australian Club 110 William St 2-course lunch $110 p.p. (dress code)CANBERRA30 Oct. · 1st Session 2-3pm afternoon tea 3-30 pm, · 2nd session 3:30- 4:30 pmHughes Community Centre Wisdom Street, Hughes$20 donation ($10 for students) requested plus $2 for afternoon tea payable at the doorPERTH1 Nov.· 1stmeeting 4 – 5pm (GM crops) C3 Church, 94 Waratah Ave. Dalkeith.· 2ndmeeting 5:30 – 7pm (Climate), C3 Church, 94 Waratah …