tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462488453822156883.post937791613709261149..comments2024-03-29T22:18:45.103+11:00Comments on loon pond: In which Moorice does the numbers for some Plimersplaining ...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462488453822156883.post-20988003334500384102017-10-25T00:39:41.462+11:002017-10-25T00:39:41.462+11:00Perhaps someone can Plimersplain this: Thermal coa...Perhaps someone can Plimersplain this: Thermal coal plants typically have an availability factor in the range of 70% - 90%. Turbines need to be taken off line for maintenance, furnaces need to be cleaned out, water filters need to be demineralised etc etc. Almost no coal plant is available for 90% or more of the time.<br /><br />So, despite his posturing, Plimer's idea would have the effect of shutting down most or all of Australia's coal generation at a stroke. Genius bit of Trojan-horsing there, Ian!FrankDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462488453822156883.post-66125559341644822342017-10-24T08:44:42.123+11:002017-10-24T08:44:42.123+11:00It seems, DW, that the simple idea that everything...It seems, DW, that the simple idea that everything we do disrupts the environment to some extent is completely incomprehensible to reptiles. The basic considerations are 1) how much disruption 2) for how long.<br /><br />So the race to totally deforest Queensland will cause massive and very long-lasting disruption, but a toxic lake in China isn't a permanent feature of the planet and isn't actually 'toxifying' whole continents. The CO2 generated in making and, until 'renewables' become dominant, in recharging an electric car fade away over time. But burning petrol goes on forever ... well until we eventually run out, anyway.GrueBleennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462488453822156883.post-6867570310760499802017-10-23T17:58:43.216+11:002017-10-23T17:58:43.216+11:00Hi Dorothy,
As you advise it is probably wise not...Hi Dorothy,<br /><br />As you advise it is probably wise not to debate a denialist like Plimer or Moorice but just let their ravings wash over you like a refreshing shower of bile.<br /><br />However I was intrigued, whilst it is well known that wind turbines and solar facilities, just by their presence, kill and maim animals and humans for reasons…well reasons, I had never come across the allegation that they spread toxins.<br /><br />How?<br /><br />After a bit of a GHunt I came across this;<br /><br />http://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/transcripts/s4638993.htm<br /><br />DiddyWrote<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462488453822156883.post-31826291125975810342017-10-23T13:22:13.747+11:002017-10-23T13:22:13.747+11:00Ever notice how almost all of the one-dimensional ...Ever notice how almost all of the one-dimensional zombies that are featured in the Australian, Quadrant, the IPA and the Spectator, and who have recently written "authoritative" books have one thing in common: namely that their books have been published by Connor Court which as far as I know has very direct links with opus dei. One of the directors of Connor Court is/was John Roskam - the plot thickens, or is that sickens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462488453822156883.post-70659349300906389102017-10-23T11:19:01.776+11:002017-10-23T11:19:01.776+11:00Oh - I suspect he understands, but just doesn'...Oh - I suspect he understands, but just doesn't care. People have a conscious & unconscious tendency to accept things that suit their self-interest & reject things that counter those interests (try having a rational discussion about negative gearing with a property speculator sometime). The more rational individuals tend to overcome those instincts & follow the data - Plimer is not one of those individuals.<br />If you had somehow slept through the story unfolding since the ice core data in the 80s, had missed the constant reinforcement, year in, year out, of the underlying facts, you might ask why these people are opposing such an overwhelming consensus. You would probably ask "Cui bono" – it’s easy enough to see Plimer’s mining connection. Moorice, Abbott & Howard – a business shonk & two failed politicians all seeking some relevance. Who would ever seek their opinions about anything?Befuddledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16201490489888639207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462488453822156883.post-22277919089996516152017-10-23T08:57:57.723+11:002017-10-23T08:57:57.723+11:00Ah yes, "Emeritus" Mining Industry gophe...Ah yes, "Emeritus" Mining Industry gopher, Ian Plimer. Way further out than Moorice because he's a master of pseudo-science.<br /><br />Just for one example, have a read about the genuinely scientific understanding of CO2 emissions, anthropogenic and natural:<br />https://www.skepticalscience.com/human-co2-smaller-than-natural-emissions.htm<br /><br />Yes, all of Plimer's "science" is as bad as that - he's heard the words, he just doesn't understand the reality. Hmmm. I guess he's not alone amongst reptiles for that.GrueBleennoreply@blogger.com