Fester,

You just said:

"I suspect that a phytoplankton bloom may also trap more heat in the ocean surface, further enhancing evaporation."

Goodness gracious, you just don't know anything about the mechanics of the greenhouse effect.

And this is the key to understanding how you AGW / climate change denialists think. If this was the 14th century you lot would be draped in religious paraphernalia walking around the place chanting magic spells to yourselves. SNAP OUT OF IT!

Whoopee another slap down form Mr Opinion for someone who simple puts forward and idea. If you have to be critical, at leats explain your logic and without insults. That way we might all benefit form your immense wisdom.

Any way there is no need for an RC now... Emperor Mal has gone to planet Zarg (the BBC) and to pre-empt his forthcoming masterpiece.

How many more million hectares of forest has to be burnt? How many more lives and home have to be lost before the climate change deniers acknowledge they are wrong?” he said.

“If a country like Australia is not prepared to grapple with these issues seriously – itself being on the front line of the consequences and being an advanced, prosperous, technologically sophisticated country with the means to do so – why would other countries take the issue as seriously as they should?” He also slammed the US President Donald Trump for playing a “very destructive” role in the climate debate".

Emp Mal also calls his own party like terrorists and Murdoch evil. Lame PR move, ie attacking Trump, liberals and Murdoch will hopefully boost book sales! I will buy form the bargain bins in about 6 months time, say $4.99, $1.99, no 50cents from the library sell offs

“Trump is trying to put a brake on global action to reduce emissions. The lack of American leadership is extremely damaging."

So there you have it, beg 'Supreme Leader Emperor' Mal back (with Queen Lucy) and all will be well.

Thank goodness we are too dumb to do that. Sadly a true global comic leader died from dementia today, Terry Jones (Monty Python for 'young ones'). Terry Jones RIP, and sympathies to his family and fellow Monty Pythons.

Hi Mr O,

Here is an explanation of latent heat:

https://www.theweatherprediction.com/habyhints/19/

You might also wish to learn about clouds.

Cheers

Well said Fester. As a meteorologist, I appreciate someone who understands the importance of Latent heat.

The article your link refers to is something beneath his HI brow intellect. BUT I recommend all readers take five minutes out and read this beautifully simple direct explanation.

No formulas, weird scientific terms, just an "Occam's Razor" like well thought out piece on one of the most fundamental processes that control our weather and home environment comfort levels. Its worth 5 minutes, go on!

I think that Mr O is hinting that I don't know that water vapour is the main greenhouse gas, but like most things in the real world, it is not so simple.

Consider this, Mr O: With a positive IOD there is less water vapour over the continent, yet it is hotter. With a negative IOD there is more water vapour over the continent, yet it is cooler. Why is the converse not true?

https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/features/OceanClimate/ocean-atmos_chem.php

talking of more Royal Commissions is talking more waste of money. Has RC into sexual abuse decreased abuse in Indigeneous communities? Has RC into banking changed anything? Has previous RC's into bushfires changed the minds of foolish Green minded powerbrokers?

Maybe the Greens think they have enough dumbed down judges who have joined their religion. Oh but for a Trump here in Australia!