Filbert Cobb

NOBEL PRIZE PHYSICIST PROVED RIGHT ON REASON FOR 21st CENTURY CLIMATE CHANGE: IT'S THE CLOUDS! The average surface temperature correlates with the absorbed solar radiation. CERES absorbed solar radiation (ASR) measures the difference between incoming solar energy at the top of the atmosphere and the energy reflected back into space. Significant fluctuations in ASR, such as the spikes observed in 2023 (peaking at 6.2 W/m² in March), indicate shifts in Earth’s energy balance that can drive changes in surface temperature, sea levels, and climate patterns. Cloud albedo is the measure of the reflectivity of clouds, representing the fraction of incident solar radiation reflected back into space. Typically, cloud albedo ranges from 0.4 for thin cirrus clouds to over 0.8 for thick low-level stratus clouds, with global averages around 0.50. This high reflectivity accounts for approximately half of Earth's total planetary albedo, playing a critical role in the planet's energy balance by cooling the surface. Clouds influence Earth's energy balance in two opposing ways: Cooling Effect (Shortwave): Low-altitude, thick clouds (like stratus) have high albedo and reflect significant solar radiation back into space, cooling the surface. Warming Effect (Longwave): High-altitude, thin clouds (like cirrus) allow sunlight to pass through but trap outgoing infrared radiation, acting similarly to greenhouse gases and warming the atmosphere.

I thought I’d help Zack Polanski. Zack has said “It’s time we sorted out the press. Constant misinformation to protect their donors and fossil fuels is destroying lives and our planet." I was unaware Zack distrusted leftwing media so much. Oddly the free market supporting press believe in commercial success. It’s the left that loves a freebie. Here is the list* of all national UK media outlets with - as Zack specifically referenced - “donors”. •The Guardian (and related projects via theguardian.org): Receives substantial foundation grants (e.g., Open Society Foundations, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Arcadia Fund, Humanity United, Oak Foundation, Packard Foundation, and others) plus individual and reader donations. The Scott Trust provides overall ownership support. •The Independent: Has received targeted grants, including more than $700,000 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. •Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ): Primarily foundation- and donor-funded non-profit. Key supporters include the David & Elaine Potter Foundation (founding and ongoing), Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust / Reform Trust, Sigrid Rausing Trust, Oak Foundation, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Pears Foundation, Lankelly Chase, and others, plus individual donors. •openDemocracy: Heavily reliant on foundation grants (e.g., Ford Foundation, Oak Foundation, Luminate, Open Society Foundations, David & Elaine Potter Foundation, Sigrid Rausing Trust) and individual/reader donations via its associated charity. •Finance Uncovered: Investigative outlet that has received foundation and institutional grants (including historical support noted from sources such as the National Endowment for Democracy). •Bellingcat: UK-associated investigative collective (Netherlands-registered foundation) that has received foundation and institutional grants (including NED support). •Novara Media: Primarily supporter- and reader-funded (direct donations form the bulk of income; positioned as independent of large corporate or billionaire backers). •New Internationalist: Cooperative/multi-stakeholder model that relies on supporter and crowdfunding campaigns (has raised significant sums via repeated appeals). * (list compiled by AI)

Bumble bees are idiots but at least he is alive, unlike my lawn, which is dead.

I think Cambridge have cynically betrayed their students by employing this charlatan, whose teaching and supervision were woefully inadequate. It was the university's duty (and they knew this) to scrutinise him thoroughly beforehand, but they did not. Absolutely unacceptable.

I agree 99% with Alison - but it's not them being male that is the problem - it is them being male and having the attitude that they, as 'men' (sorry excuse for) are worth more than women/girls. It's not like we had a shortage and needed to import more danger to these shores.

Bring back malt vinegar in fish-and-chip shops.