The robustness of the processes used by the IPCC in reporting climate science has been subject to further criticism, amid revelations that information on Himalayan glaciers, Amazonian rainforests, and the effect of climate change on the severity of natural disasters in the IPCC's 4th Assessment report was incorrect, and in some cases it seems deliberately so. A number of climate scientists have rushed to the defence of the IPCC's conclusions, saying that mistakes are inevitable in a 1,600 page report, however when all the 'mistakes' are in the same direction (ie exaggerating the evidence in support of human-induced climate change) there is obviously a more fundamental problem.  View the rest of the post here

According to the Scientific American, Minnesota State has just decided to create a carbon fee of between $4 and $34 per ton of carbon dioxide emissions to the cost of coal-fired electricity.  View the rest of the post here

A report has been released recommending Australia regulate greenhouse gas emissions, without waiting for the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme.    View the rest of the post here

Australia’s consumer watchdog has launched proceedings in the Federal Court against a company selling soil carbon and sequestration programs to farmers.  View the rest of the post here