• The Science of Climate Denialism

    The Science of Climate Denialism

    In a previous posting, I argued that it is important for everyone to have some understanding of climate science – which is why Medact produced a summary and discussion of the latest UN report about the physical science of climate change. I also questioned the scientific understanding of Owen Paterson, Minister for Environment, Food and…


  • Typhoon Haiyan Appeal

    Typhoon Haiyan Appeal

    Humanitarian aid won’t stop climate change.   Thousands killed. 1.9 million displaced. Super typhoon Haiyan – which hit the Philippines in November – is only one manifestation of an extreme […]


  • COP19 So Far – Typhoon Haiyan, corporate capture, and disruptive moves by Japan and Australia

    COP19 So Far – Typhoon Haiyan, corporate capture, and disruptive moves by Japan and Australia

    The tone for the19th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP19 of the UNFCCC) was set by the Philippines’ lead negotiator, as he spoke […]


  • Continuing Collateral Damage – the health and environmental costs of war on Iraq

    Continuing Collateral Damage – the health and environmental costs of war on Iraq

    “The health consequences of the 2003 war on Iraq will be felt by the Iraqi people for years, even generations.” This report assesses the impact of the 2003 war on the environment […]


  • Collateral Damage – the health and environmental costs of war on Iraq

    Collateral Damage – the health and environmental costs of war on Iraq

    This report was released in November 2002, months before the US led invasion of Iraq. Regrettably, many of the conclusions and predictions made in the report became reality. Executive Summary […]