On 31st January there was a piece in The Age titled 'Scientists worried by reef bleaching' quoting Prof Ove Hoegh-Guldberg from the University of Queensland, with Don Henry from the Australian Conservation Foundation suggesting the problem of … [Read more...] about Global Warming & The Reef: Andrew Bolt &
Archives for April 2006
Jeffrey Smith To Reveal New GM Food Risks, But Not Until August
Jeffrey Smith's book 'Seeds of Deception' has been translated into several languages, so presumably it sold well in english when it was first published a couple of years ago. A basic premise of the book is that genetically modified (GM) food is … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Smith To Reveal New GM Food Risks, But Not Until August
Skeptics Ask for Public Consultation on Climate Change
Following is a much talked about letter from '60 climate skeptics' to the new Canadian PM. It was published by Canadian and UK newspapers including The Telegraph. "Thursday, April 06, 2006 An open letter to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen … [Read more...] about Skeptics Ask for Public Consultation on Climate Change
A Green Turtle @ Saxon Reef @ The Great Barrier Reef
I went snorkling on Saturday off Cairns. It was a magnificent day. I saw lots of fish and coral. But the highlight was swimming with this green turtle at Saxon reef. You can't properly see the turtle's head for its fin, but poking out from its … [Read more...] about A Green Turtle @ Saxon Reef @ The Great Barrier Reef
Can Cut Emissions by 60% without Destroying Economy: Allens Consulting
Hi Jennifer, I thought some of your readers might find this interesting: Those with an interest in the economics of mitigating climate change should take a look at this - recent work on impacts and economic costs by CSIRO and the Allens Consulting … [Read more...] about Can Cut Emissions by 60% without Destroying Economy: Allens Consulting
Minister Blocks Wind Farm for Parrot?
Could saving an orange-bellied bird warm the planet? That's the subtitle of the editorial in today's The Australian. The piece begins: "A LITTLE bird is causing big trouble in Victoria. At issue is the endangered orange-bellied parrot and the … [Read more...] about Minister Blocks Wind Farm for Parrot?
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
