Cinders are the black pieces that are left after something such as wood or coal has burned away. People can also burn. There was a terrible bushfire in southeastern Australia on 6 February 1851. Quoting from the National Museum of Australia: In … [Read more...] about Hubris. Burning. Cinders – Lessons for us all.
Bushfires
Bushfires, Concepts of Wilderness, and a New Book
Journalist Clarissa Bye from the Daily Telegraph has done a really good job of summarizing my concerns and recommendations for better bushfire management across Australia. The article entitled 'Burning Question on Fires and Climate Link' has been … [Read more...] about Bushfires, Concepts of Wilderness, and a New Book
After the Tragic Wildfires: History is Rewritten or Forgotten
The infernos of January 2020 will be remembered for destroying so much of southeastern Australia. I weep for the burns’ victims. So many people and so much wildlife in so much pain. In terms of area of land burnt, these last few weeks may be … [Read more...] about After the Tragic Wildfires: History is Rewritten or Forgotten
It has been hotter, fires have burnt larger areas
The word unprecedented is applied to almost every bad thing that happens at the moment, as though particular events could not have been predicted, and have never happened before at such a scale or intensity. This is creating so much Klonopin anxiety, … [Read more...] about It has been hotter, fires have burnt larger areas
No QA of bureau temperature data by CSIRO bushfire modellers
Despite an exceptionally cool end to this October, the CSIRO and Bureau of Meteorology have just put out a joint report claiming that there is going to be an increase in the number of hot days and thus an increased risk of devastating bushfires -- … [Read more...] about No QA of bureau temperature data by CSIRO bushfire modellers
Philosophising on Bushfires: A Note from David Ward
FIRE in the landscape, or bushfire, is Australia’s most lethal and costly natural hazard. Big, uncontrollable bushfires can kill millions of trees and wild animals, thousands of farm animals, and sometimes humans too. Apart from deaths, bushfires … [Read more...] about Philosophising on Bushfires: A Note from David Ward
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
