8/10/11 New Scientist
The ozone hole over the arctic was the largest ever recorded. The hole was actually twice as large as the previous largest and lasted for a substantially longer period than normal.
25/02/12 New Scientist
Interesting article about the often held belief that climate change is in fact a myth, something made up by the science community. Part of the problem is related to lack of understanding and our apparently less informed cousins in the U.S. It appears that anti-climate change groups (deniers not sceptics) are slowly getting a foothold in the US classrooms where children are beginning to be taught that climate change is either not related to mankind, or not occurring at all. Many of the intrusions of legislation into the classroom suggest that a more balanced view about climate change is to be taught. Now I understand that a balanced view is good, but when the overwhelming evidence is for climate change, it is hard to see how anybody can justify teaching anything contrary. If this ability that the majority of humankind has for self delusion continues, we may find that it’s too late to control.
