Tag Archives: climate change

Australia’s place in the world

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Geoff O'Reilly

It’s hard to comprehend how fortunate we are to live on this remote island continent, Australia. No-one is inclined to just move in and build “settlements” on our land. No-one can build a tunnel under our border or fire cheap … Continue reading →

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Where’s Malcolm?

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Geoff O'Reilly

I share with probably a majority of voters the opinion that Malcolm Turnbull would do a better job of leading Australia than any other realistic candidate. I don’t agree with everything Malcolm says or does, but then who would?  Right … Continue reading →

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Science is even more certain about climate change

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Geoff O'Reilly

A couple of weeks ago the IPCC released its fifth major report AR5. 32 volumes is a bit much to wade through for most, but the Summary for Policymakers is a very digestible 28 pages (pdf) expressed in such plain … Continue reading →

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Good bye 2013 …

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Geoff O'Reilly

Was 2013 a good year for you, one to celebrate? … or are you glad to see the back of it, and pleased to celebrate the arrival of 2014? Either way, there was one helluva celebration a couple of nights … Continue reading →

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The kids get it …

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Geoff O'Reilly

Deforestation accounts for about 20% of global emissions of carbon dioxide. So what do you make of this from the BBC: “Brazil says the rate of deforestation in the Amazon increased by 28% … after years of decline. … The provisional … Continue reading →

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Climate policy mandate?

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Geoff O'Reilly

One of the eternal frustrations of the way our democracy works is that at elections we get just one vote. We are somehow expected to synthesise down to one choice our opinions and decisions on many complex issues ranging from … Continue reading →

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Lightning strike

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Geoff O'Reilly

The sudden flash was so bright and the bang so loud that Jan and I and the two little dogs all levitated six inches off the bed a bit after midnight on Monday. A storm that Singaporeans would regard as … Continue reading →

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The climate debate

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Geoff O'Reilly

You can look forward to a few posts from me on this debate … so let’s get started … This from the Guardian on November 5th … Carbon taxes and emissions trading systems are the most cost-effective way to reduce … Continue reading →

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