An interesting chart from The Telegraph via Bryce Edwards. A definite trend since around 2012.

Paparoa. So while there are some scheduled posts, don't expect me to cover breaking news.

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A renowned Auckland University of Technology historian has cancelled an upcoming speech at the National Library of New Zealand, after claims they tried to censor what he was going to say. Professor ...

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I’ve been charting the NASA Land-Ocean Temperature Index data for many years, as charts can get across trends very clearly. I’ve updated the data to include 2024. It is reasonable to debate what is ...

Almost two years ago I wrote: Jimmy Carter is 98, and in hospice care meaning he will die quite soon. Almost every decent person can only admire the work he has done as a former President, and his ...