Debate over environmental impacts continues How green are electric cars? Are they really greener and more environmentally friendly than the cleanest conventional cars? That’s a question that is dividing opinion, even among green campaigners. Environmental activist George Monbiot has warned that electric cars won’t solve the problems of car pollution and may even “create another […]

A new paper published today by the Global Warming Policy Foundation shows that U.S. climate has been changing very gradually, and mostly in a benign way. The paper, by British climate writer Paul Homewood, examines official US weather sources and finds almost nothing to justify alarm. “The temperature has risen a little”, says Homewood, “but temperature extremes […]

Even success would not change global trajectory of rising greenhouse gas emissions The objective of unilateral decarbonising the UK economy (Net Zero), promoted by all major UK political parties, is a futile exercise, according to a new report published today. The new report shows that there is no realistic chance that the developing world will be following this […]

Eminent engineer reveals major flaw in UK Govt’s electric car plans   London, 29 July: A new paper published today by the Global Warming Policy Foundation reveals another major flaw in plans to electrify the economy. According to the author, Professor Gautam Kalghatgi, because most vehicles will still run on fossil fuels in ten years’ […]

New paper reveals hidden cost of Net Zero decarbonisation London, 16 July: The UK faces a £200 billion bill to rewire the country if the government follows through on plans to electrify the country’s homes and transport systems. That’s because installation of electric car chargers and heat pumps will push up demand for power beyond […]

The Global Warming Policy Foundation is pleased to announce that Professor Peter Ridd has joined the GWPF’s Academic Advisory Council. Peter Ridd was Professor of Physics at James Cook University specialising in geophysics. He published over 100 articles in international journals, many relating to the Great Barrier Reef upon which he worked for over 35 […]

Dear Friend, The last three months have been almost completely overshadowed by Covid-19, the economic and social upheaval it has caused, and political unrest in a number of countries.  During these months our team has found itself in unprecedented circumstances. Fortunately, we have been able to continue GWPF’s work remotely, with our team working and […]

Privatisation may be the only hope of meaningful reform The energy security of millions of South Africans has been jeopardised by mismanagement and corruption in the country’s electricity utility Eskom, according to a new report published today by the Global Warming Policy Foundation. According to the report’s author, energy economist Ioannis Kessides, the last 20 years […]