There were once only about 5,000 crocodiles in the Northern Territory. The population was decimated in the late 1940 and 1950s by hunters. A ban was placed on hunting and the exportation of skins in the early 1970s. Croc numbers have bounced back … [Read more...] about So Many Crocodiles
Archives for October 15, 2005
Tim Flannery on Hockey Sticks
In his new book the 'The Weather Makers' (Text Publishing, Melbourne, $32.95) Professor Tim Flannery suggests that the medieval warm period was unique to Europe with "a survey of global temperature records (from ice-cores, tree-rings and lake … [Read more...] about Tim Flannery on Hockey Sticks
Close Down the IPCC
The US Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works continues to hear testimonials on climate change and related issues. Earlier this week Lord Nigel Lawson from Britian's House of Lords told the Americans what he thought: "I am grateful for … [Read more...] about Close Down the IPCC
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
