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Showing posts with label Brian Leyland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brian Leyland. Show all posts

Saturday, May 9, 2026

John Raine, Michael Kelly and Brian Leyland: Why New Zealand must drop Net Zero 2050


Climate Change Realism Not Alarm

Climate change alarmism has become a quasi-religion, where many normally rational scientists have moved to a rigid belief state rather than continuing to question the science and constantly check the latest evidence. Fortunately, a core of respected atmospheric physicists continues to speak out and keep rational debate alive [e.g. 1, 2, 3]. Environmental activist and writer, Michael Shellenberger [4], also counsels strongly against climate doom thinking.

Sunday, September 28, 2025

John Raine, Michael Kelly, Bryan Leyland & David Lillis: A Response to Dame Anne Salmond on Climate Change


Climate Change Alarmism Versus Moderation

Dame Anne Salmond (Newsroom, 11th September 2025) [1], argues that New Zealand must ignore the recommendations from David Seymour (Act) and Shane Jones (NZ First) that New Zealand should re-negotiate its commitments under the 2016 Paris Climate Agreement. She draws attention to the risk to international trade agreements if New Zealand departs from existing obligations. However, Professor Salmond appears to be guided only by the mainstream politicised narrative on climate change.