Archive for February 27th, 2009
Cheetahs in the Sahara
Posted by jennifer, February 27th, 2009 - under News.
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Rare cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus hecki) recently photographed (via PlanetArk).
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Trading Emissions
Posted by jennifer, February 27th, 2009 - under Humour.
Tags: Economics
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Cartoon by Nicholson from ”The Australian” newspaper: http://nicholsoncartoons.com.au
Money and Australian Universities
Posted by jennifer, February 27th, 2009 - under Opinion.
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“There are many dangerous beasts in this world. Betrayed partners, taipans and Collingwood supporters all score highly. But above all, never come between a sandstone university and a trough of money.” The Australian Financial Review, pg 54, February 26, 2009.
Better Planning for Extreme Floods Possible: A Note from Stewart Franks
Posted by Stewart Franks, February 27th, 2009 - under Opinion.
Tags: Floods
Comments: 20
DESPITE increased understanding of a number of different climate processes and their impact on a range of different timescales, this knowledge is not being used to inform planning and decision making. This is because long-term climate risk is often viewed only in statistical terms.
For instance, engineering techniques for estimating flood risk, where records exist, are [...]
The Humble Axe and Chainsaw: A Note from Ian Mott
Posted by Ian Mott, February 27th, 2009 - under Opinion.
Tags: Bushfires
Comments: 58
CHEAP, simple to use and extremely effective fire management tools that are owned and operated by almost every householder who is exposed to the risk of wildfire are the humble axe and the chainsaw. But the various native vegetation “protection” laws around Australia have effectively outlawed their use, even in the most extreme emergencies.
Indeed I [...]