Over 650 Scientists Challenge Global Warming 'Consensus' 'Over 650 scientists have put their names to a US Senate Minority report that challenges the contention of the UN’s International Panel on Climate Change that there is a scientific “consensus” on the causes of global warming. Set to be released within the next 24 hours, the report features contributions from hundreds of prominent researchers, including current and former IPCC scientists, who are now speaking out in opposition of the UN’s stance on climate change.' School Choir Banned From Singing Christmas Carols Because 'They Are Too Religious' 'A school choir was forced to pull out of a Christmas event because their carols were were deemed 'too religious' by organisers. Children at Arthur Bugler County Junior School in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, practiced for weeks in preparation for the singing event at the Corringham Winter Festival. But the 60 pupils were forced to pull out at the last minute when organisers decided that their traditional Christmas carols did not 'dovetail' with the festival's theme.' Manchester Revolt Threatens Road Pricing 'The future of road pricing is in the balance, with towns and cities across Britain awaiting the result of Manchester’s referendum tomorrow before deciding whether to press ahead with pay-as-you-drive schemes. The level of response to the postal-only vote in areas of the city where congestion charging is unpopular, such as Trafford and Tameside, has alarmed supporters of the scheme.'Thursday, 11 December 2008
Thursday, 11 December 2008
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