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Zero Population Act Gets Royal Assent

Zero Population Act Gets Royal Assent

Advice Probably satirical. It has long been claimed that increasing CO2 is warming the planet.  But what causes this increasing CO2?  We have been told that it is the evil ‘fossil’ fuels that are at fault. However, new research has come to light that shows that there is a much

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Eco-anxiety: We’re All Gonna Die

Eco-anxiety: We’re All Gonna Die

Well, we are all going to die; only that and taxes are certain on this planet. However, the current tsunami of climate gloom, led by St Greta of Thunberg, the Extinction Rebellion crowd and school strikes for climate are having an actual and real harmful effect on children. When you

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‘Climate Emergency’ Fail of the Day –  2

‘Climate Emergency’ Fail of the Day – 2

As the media have collaborated to bombard the populace with environmental and climate doom propaganda, it is only fair and reasonable to hold their feet to the fire (as it were) and examine past media promoted predictions that have failed to materialise. From the New York Times, August 10 1969

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Kiwi As

Kiwi As

Kiwis are justly proud of our network of National Parks and enjoy the rich experiences that are on offer when out of the suburbs and immersed in nature in these wilderness areas. Tongariro National Park, the very first National Park in New Zealand, and just the fourth in the world

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Tesla’s All New Diesel-Electric

Tesla’s All New Diesel-Electric

Musk is splashing the cash trying to show the world that the Tesla S is better than the electric Porsche, so he has sent a Tesla S to Germany to try for the Nürburgring record. The nearest charging point is in the nearby town but it is not a “supercharger”

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‘Climate Emergency’ Fail of the Day –  1

‘Climate Emergency’ Fail of the Day – 1

As the media have collaborated to bombard the populace with environmental and climate doom propaganda, it is only fair and reasonable to hold their feet to the fire (as it were) and examine past media promoted predictions that have failed to materialise. From the Salt Lake Tribune, November 17, 1967

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Climate Confessions

Climate Confessions

The oh-so-woke NBC News is proving to us all that the Climate Crisis is a religious deal by running a ‘Climate Confessions’ page. Fortunately, there are those “confessing” that it is all baloney:

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Disposal Problem Number Three

Disposal Problem Number Three

As a public service, The BFD is highlighting some of the consequences of ‘clean’, ‘green’ energy.  We have looked at EV batteries and wind turbine blades.  Today let’s look at solar panels or photovoltaic panels (PV). In May 2018, Michael Shellenberger, a Time Magazine “Hero of the Environment” and

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Disposal Problem Number Two

Disposal Problem Number Two

The BFD has canvased the EV battery disposal problem here: https://thebfd.co.nz/2019/09/troy-runs-the-jag-off-the-road/ Dr Woods wants us to build 4.5 windfarms per year. Very fortunately, this is another CoL target that is being comprehensively missed as no one wants to see New Zealand end up

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Viridian Homes Has the Answer for Kiwibuild

Viridian Homes Has the Answer for Kiwibuild

Vancouver was once the mecca for foreign money, which resulted in skyrocketing home prices, a bit like Auckland was until the foreign buyer ban. However, the worm has turned and now real estate developers are panicking as homes go unsold. Sounds like Kiwibuild, except the developers here had Phil and,

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What an Intellectual Giant!
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What an Intellectual Giant!

James Shaw took advantage of the economic havoc wreaked upon Saudi Arabia to tweet about the evils of oil. Oil is unreliable, erratic and volatile. We should not be relying on it for fuel. This is one of the many reasons why it is critical that we diversify our transport

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Well, That Certainly Cleared Things Up

Well, That Certainly Cleared Things Up

Paula Bennett had a chance to make some political mileage out of the Labour Party scandal in Question Time today. Here is a heavily edited summary. BENNETT to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements and actions? ARDERN: Yes. Bennett: Question … Hipkins: (Running interference) Point

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Ramp Up the Panic Now!

Ramp Up the Panic Now!

There is another climate jolly in the wings. All the movers and shakers need to urgently fly to New York for a talkfest at the UN Climate Action Summit. Also, there are the climate activists and school children who are going to bunk off school for a climate strike later

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That Was Then, This Is Now

That Was Then, This Is Now

Once upon a time there was Ponytailgate. Now we have Liargate. ANDREW LITTLE (Leader of the Oppostition) [sic] to the Prime Minister : Does he enforce high standards of conduct on all his Ministers, including himself? Rt Hon JOHN KEY (Prime Minister): Yes. However, in respect of my actions at a

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It’s a Climate Emergency: Let’s Go Racing!

It’s a Climate Emergency: Let’s Go Racing!

In the latest incarnation of mankind’s fascination with racing things, whether it be Jaffas down Baldwin Street in Dunedin or massive trucks around circuits, the woke climate warriors have got into the act. Extreme E – Formula E’s sister series – aims to highlight climate change in five remote locations

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You’re Fired! (Words Never Spoken)
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You’re Fired! (Words Never Spoken)

In General Debate on Sunday Mick le said: […] She didn’t fire Haworth; he resigned. In fact, she has never fired anyone: they have either resigned or been moved aside. And there have been many scandals and sackable offences over the last 24months of the CoLs tenure. What if Jacinda

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