Widow's Peak

Good news I guess for all the man-made global warming sceptics (crazy name, crazy guys) keen for reliable research that shows the IPCC may have over-estimated the possible warming of the globe due to the burning of fossil fuels. Professor David Rutledge of Caltech has attempted to apply the theory of Hubbert's Peak, commonly used to predict the maximum possible production of oil for a given area across a range of fuels, including coal.

It stands to reason that any estimates of likely warming must be based on the projections of accessible accessible reserves - we can't warm the planet if we don't burn the fuel. Rutledge contends that estimates of accesible reserves have been grossly over-estimated. Read the full report here:

http://rutledge.caltech.edu/

Before y'all take off on a celebratory once-around-the-block-in-the-sports-utility-vehicle be aware that this fits in with information leaked by an oil industry whistleblower claiming that oil supplies are running out faster than either the multi-nationals or their governments are telling us.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/warning-oil-supplies-are-running-out-fast-1766585.html

Even more reason for any rational person to press authorities to switch to a low-carbon economy

Peace & love