Paul Sheehan writing in today's Sydney Morning Herald blames the Queensland National Party for Cubbie Station and the water it holes up. Water that goes to grow cotton in Queensland instead of sheep in NSW. Sheehan writes: "The Sinkhole, for … [Read more...] about Cubbie Hole
Archives for August 2005
The Price of Woodchip
On Saturday I attended a conference at the State Library of New South Wales sponsored by the Independent Scholars Association of Australia, NSW Chapter, entitled "Looking for Forests, Seeing Trees: A Continent at Risk". Senator Bob Brown of the … [Read more...] about The Price of Woodchip
Glaciers Surveyed, Article Reviewed
Phillip Done, a reader of this web-log, reviews a recent article in New Scientist: "The 27 August 2005 New Scientist (NS) has an article Global Warming: The flaw in the thaw. It examines recent developments in worldwide glacial retreat. 79 out of … [Read more...] about Glaciers Surveyed, Article Reviewed
Organic Food Crisis – Problems with Paper Trail
According to the Britian's Observer newspaper: Britain's organic food revolution was facing its first serious test last night after an Observer investigation revealed disturbing levels of fraud within the industry. Farmers, retailers and food … [Read more...] about Organic Food Crisis – Problems with Paper Trail
Food Taboos – Harris’ View
There has been a bit of discussion at this web-log about GM versus organic food. My position is well known including that I consider the aversion to GM irrational. I have written in the IPA Review (March 2004, Vol 56, No. 1) that GM is the new … [Read more...] about Food Taboos – Harris’ View
Build Dams So Hydra Can Wash Her Hair
I don't think KPMG partner Bernard Salt would like Hydra Sustainable -a member of the Victorian Government's eco-perfect family. In today's The Australian, Salt complains about hotels suggesting he re-use his towel to save water. Hydra goes as far … [Read more...] about Build Dams So Hydra Can Wash Her Hair
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.