Climate Change News and closing in on 100 episodes

This week on the Mr Science Show, we take a look at the latest climate change news, and start reflecting on the science year that was, as we close in on 100 podcast episodes (this is episode 92).

The news items we discuss this week are:

1. CO₂ build-up in the atmosphere may prevent a coming ice-age. For more information, see the story at ABC Science;


2. The bouquet of wine reflects the amount of fossil-fuel derived CO₂ in the air at the time and place of the growing of the grapes. More information on Discovery Science;


3. Wind farms could steer storms. More information on Discovery Science;


4. Tibetan glaciers are melting faster than ever seen before. More information at ABC Science;

If you are gazing at the sky this weekend (Thanksgiving to our American friends), then look to the sky to see Jupiter, Mars and the moon all gathered together.

We also start reflecting on the year that was with my much better-half Eugenia, who had to put up with me recording this here little podcast, and then having to listen to the episodes and smile! Her highlights from the year?

• The no-brainer research that said in the UK you should wear thick-clothes, especially denim, to protect yourself from skin-cancer. We never saw the sun over the 2007 summer anyway...


• And on from this show, the Science of Sumo wrestlers - we employed the sumo diet on our recent travels.

Listen to his podcast here. For more of The Mr Science Show, visit the blog and subscribe to the podcast. We take an offbeat look at the science around us and always have a good time.