Ross McKitrick[1] Department of Economics University of Guelph For presentation to “Exploring the theological, economic, cultural and political assumptions for faith groups (and others) dealing with climate change.” Conference at Huron College, University of Western Ontario, May 29, 2012. Abstract: Historically there have been three broad ways of viewing the natural world. Primitive cultures viewed it as a personal entity with a mind of its own. Biblical cultures view it as the work of a … [Read more...]
Climate Alarmism is Just a Fairy Tale
Imagine a new narrative of the Snow White story for our time. The original story was set in the Black Forest. Near the mountains, the Black Forest was Germany’s holiday playground. Imagine a new version set in the hill stations of northern India (my country). The hill stations are near the mighty Himalayas, India’s holiday playground. The original Snow White was shaped be fears of wicked witches. The new one would be shaped by fears of wicked humanity. How are they wicked? By burning … [Read more...]
Does Government Really Need to Regulate Everything?
In high school and college, I competed in debate tournaments across the state and country. I clearly remember many occasions when a debate team’s plan would include abolishing some government program. Inevitably, the opponents would ask, “What will you replace it with?” Only once did I hear any debater respond with, “Nothing at all. Government shouldn’t be doing that at all.” Everyone in the room was stunned, and that team lost. Even today, most people find it hard to imagine abolishing … [Read more...]
How Many Years Are Left to Save the Planet?
Ten. Always ten. Well, almost always ten. Tony Heller recites some of the history of apocalyptic predictions from climate alarmists in this clear, simple video: Remember that every time you hear new warnings of how little time we have left to stop global warming (or global cooling) lest the planet die. P.S. If you liked this article you might enjoy our Cornwall Alliance Email Newsletter! Sign up here to receive analysis on top issues of the day related to science, economics, and … [Read more...]
Les Misérables of Climate Drama
In the world-famous drama based on Victor Hugo's novel Les Misérables, Jean Valjean is released on parole from the Bagne of Toulon after serving nineteen years for stealing a loaf of bread. Yes, for stealing a loaf of bread! A jail term of 19 years seems like an excessive punishment for a piece of bread. It does invoke anger and sadness in many as they first see the play. But what about real-world situations that are more miserable? Imagine if whole countries are branded as evil and … [Read more...]
Adapt, Change, or Just Swim! Why Fish Will Not Face Climate Apocalypse
It is said the modern man-made climate change impacts ocean life, more specifically the life of marine fishes. It is said that some species could become extinct or vulnerable in the near future. However, are these claims true, and what does the available empirical evidence suggest? During my three years as a graduate student at the University of British Columbia’s Changing Oceans Research Institute (CORU), after earning my M.Sc. in environmental sciences, I had the opportunity to study the … [Read more...]
Climate Change’s #MeToo Movement: The Dark Secrets of Climate Saviors
The #MeToo movement this year exposed the dark secrets of Hollywood and many other global organizations. But the #MeToo movement within one fraternity has been suppressed and underreported by the leftist media. And that is the Climate Change fraternity encompassing the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and their climate change conferences that host a wide network of collaborators, including climate scientists … [Read more...]
The economy behind California’s green curtain
California’s role as a supposedly global climate leader took center stage during the Global Climate Action Summit hosted by Governor Jerry Brown in San Francisco in October 2018. The Governor, however, was silent on letting the world know that California is our nation’s housing crisis, homelessness, and poverty leader. In California, the emissions crusade goals (and costs) to reduce California’s one percent contribution to greenhouse gases have already increased the costs of electricity and … [Read more...]
Why Christianity Is the World’s Most Eco-friendly Philosophy
Environmental problems have become part of our everyday lives. There isn’t a news website homepage that does not highlight news related to our environment, and environmental issues have become central themes of major elections. But we have reached a point where we no longer understand the role of man in the environment around us. What brought us here? Humans and the environment are inseparable. Whether you are a theist or an atheist, you cannot be disconnected from the environment. All of … [Read more...]
Climate Change: The Green Champion Faded by Lies
Climate change is the public enemy number one. Is there anything good that can come out of climate? Well, it appears so, and without climate change it is likely that much of our world would be starving. Here is why. From soccer World Cup to taking the transit for your work, almost every aspect of our lives has now come under severe scrutiny of climate enthusiasts. The carbon dioxide emission from our daily activities (our “carbon footprint”)—both from individual emissions and collective … [Read more...]
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