Today is National Tree Day. The day we are meant to plant trees. Two days ago New Scientist published an article titled 'Planting trees may create deserts'. It went on, Planting trees can create deserts, lower water tables and drain rivers, … [Read more...] about National Tree Day 2005
Archives for July 2005
Most Popular
It is the last day in July. My web-log seems to work the traffic statistics on a monthly basis. According to these stats the most popular posts for the month were: First: Government Commits $2.3 Billion for Unknown Quantity of … [Read more...] about Most Popular
Clarifying My Position on Climate Change
There is ample evidence that the earth's climate has always changed, that there have been ice-ages and interglacial warm periods and sometimes dramatic shifts in temperature over relatively short periods. This is what I understand by 'climate … [Read more...] about Clarifying My Position on Climate Change
Bob Carr’s Legacy: A Chief Scientist with No Science
So Bob Carr has resigned as NSW Premier after 10 years at the helm. The last 10 years has seen an increase in the number of environmental activists given key roles within the bureaucracy.
Mr Peter Cosier was working as a WWF activist before being … [Read more...] about Bob Carr’s Legacy: A Chief Scientist with No Science
Biodiversity for Dummies
What is biodiversity and does the non-expert have a right to a say in which bits are conserved? Following are three views. I have designated them as 1. from the expert, 2. from the technologist, and 3. for the dummy: 1. Biodiveristy for the … [Read more...] about Biodiversity for Dummies
Ok for Nemo, No Good for Bundie
I was on ABC Television's 7.30 Report last night suggesting we move beyond the argument of whether or not rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are contributing to global warming and prepare for climate change anyway. The program was focused on … [Read more...] about Ok for Nemo, No Good for Bundie
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD has worked in industry and government. She is currently researching a novel technique for long-range weather forecasting funded by the B. Macfie Family Foundation.