The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issues reports based on climate models and studies from scientists around the world. Canada's contribution is a set of climate model runs (simulations) meant to project future temperatures. It's a favorite at the IPCC - but it projects temperature trends that are hundreds of percent higher than the actual recorded temperature trends! So, seems like Canadians are causing global warming, but only in virtual reality. Unfortunately, most government officials don't know that and climate policy is being set based on projections that are far too high; citizens are being terrified by catastrophic predictions that are not based on reality. Ken Gregory, past director of Friends of Science Society has done a complete analysis. The full report can be read at: http://www.friendsofscience.org/assets/documents/CanadianClimateModel.pdf ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY_QDsgCaSw

Ross McKitrick, professor of economics at the University of Guelph and co-author of “Taken by Storm,” explains that people need to speak up and question any of the climate policies proposed. McKitrick explains that the proper response is to have a discussion about what the numbers show – as opposed to having the discussion turn into name calling. He encourages people to question and discuss the pros and cons of proposed climate change policies. Otherwise you will suffer the consequences of bad climate policies. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmr-tWEBRyk

It's hard to send out cheerful Christmas greetings when many people have suffered so many losses in the past year - especially our neighbours in British Columbia. They suffered from wildfire losses in the summer due to a heat dome and the 'foehn' wind effects, and more recently, catastrophic flooding due to a series of atmospheric rivers that came in quick succession. (These are commonly known as the "Pineapple Express.") However, Christmas is a time for rest and reflection, for peace and joy. The New Year is a time for hope and to look forward. We wish everyone the best of the season, no matter how you celebrate, and for a hopeful recovery from the losses of the past year as we move into 2022. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2ITjqkmSRk

From all of us at Friends of Science Society, we wish you Merry Christmas, a wonderful holiday season, and a very Happy New Year! Thanks for all your support in 2022! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4SByDE0H9U