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The analogy between Chairman Mao and current Western leaders
It is impossible not to notice the analogy between the events that led to China’s Great Famine in 1958-1962 and the ongoing energy disaster being imposed on various U.S. states and other Western countries by an equally ignorant clique of political ideologues, says Francis Menton.
Climate Splits Voters by 51 Points, but Economy Ranks Higher
Among voters backing Democratic House candidates, 66% still call environment and climate policy very important. Among Republican backers, 15% do, says Charles Rotter.
Under a ‘business-as-usual’ scenario, the IPCC will soon be bankrupt
There is turmoil at the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). There is disagreement over deadlines, and with the loss of US support, a serious financial shortfall looms. To put it in the IPCC’s own terms: if we do nothing, the IPCC will be bankrupt in a few years’ time.
Roger Pielke Jr.: “Don’t accept the label climate sceptic so easily”
In his first of two recent lectures for Clintel, Roger Pielke Jr. examined the politicized debate over climate change. His central argument was that climate change is real and deserves serious attention, but that public discussion frequently goes far beyond what the scientific evidence supports. He also described how he was a target of political attacks, including some from the Obama White House.
| Climate change | 311 |
| Climate policy | 282 |
| CO₂ | 200 |
| Energy transition | 185 |
| Climate Science | 179 |
| Net Zero | 154 |
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Analysis of IPCC report
The Frozen Climate Views of the IPCC
The Clintel Foundation has published the book The Frozen Climate Views of the IPCC. It’s by far the most important work of its existence. In thirteen chapters we indicate per theme whether the IPCC has done its work well. In short, we conclude that the IPCC has made several serious mistakes.
ABOUT CLINTEL
Climate Intelligence Foundation
Climate Intelligence (Clintel) is an independent foundation informing people about climate change and climate policies. Clintel was founded in 2019 by emeritus professor of geophysics Guus Berkhout and science journalist Marcel Crok. Clintel’s main objective is to generate knowledge and understanding of the causes and effects of climate change as well as the effects of climate policy on the economy and the environment.
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No Evidence Extreme Weather Events Are Becoming More Frequent or Intense: (6) Wildfires
In a series of articles physicist Ralph B. Alexander examines whether weather extremes are becoming more frequent or intense. Following his previous article on tornadoes, this final installment focuses on wildfires.
Claim of 50,000 heat-related deaths not based on facts
Once again, the media were reporting on heat-related deaths. As many as 50,000 people were said to have succumbed to the heat in European cities this summer. The media reported the news uncritically. However, a fact-check by Marcel Crok reveals that the researchers did not use any mortality figures at all in this study and that assumptions were piled upon assumptions.
the latest IPCC report
The Frozen Climate Views of the IPCC
The Clintel Foundation has contributed to the publication of the book The Frozen Climate Views of the IPCC by far the most important work of its existence. In thirteen chapters we indicate per theme whether the IPCC has done its work well. In short, we conclude that the IPCC has made several serious mistakes.
ABOUT CLINTEL
Climate Intelligence Foundation
Climate Intelligence (Clintel) is an independent foundation informing people about climate change and climate policies. Clintel was founded in 2019 by emeritus professor of geophysics Guus Berkhout and science journalist Marcel Crok. Clintel’s main objective is to generate knowledge and understanding of the causes and effects of climate change as well as the effects of climate policy on the economy and the environment.
