According to Mike Archer, Dean of Science at the University of NSW, if we are to save the Australian environment we must "think ourselves into the country" and change our ideas about farming, urbanisation and conservation. Professor Archer believes … [Read more...] about Saving Tigers from Bushmeat
Archives for August 2006
Hocky Sticks & Ancient Pine Trees: Paul Williams
I received the following note from Paul Williams. It is an interesting critique of the use of bristlecone pines as an indication of past temperatures. In the note, Williams explains the pines may be a better proxy for carbon dioxide (CO2) than … [Read more...] about Hocky Sticks & Ancient Pine Trees: Paul Williams
Join the Revolution
I’ve heard environmentalism described by Walter Starck as a quasi-religious blend of new-age nature worship, junk science, left-wing political activism and anti-profit economics. While this description may apply to some deep green activists, it’s … [Read more...] about Join the Revolution
Forget Ethanol, Let’s Make Environmentally Friendly Diesel & Petrol: Ray Wilson
Yesterday the Prime Minister John Howard announced a $1.576 billion funding package over eight-years to promote alternative fuels. The package included rebates for converting cars to LPG and $17 million over three years for petrol stations to … [Read more...] about Forget Ethanol, Let’s Make Environmentally Friendly Diesel & Petrol: Ray Wilson
Wilderness Society Should Acknowledge Woody Weed Problem: Doug Menzies
Last week on Channel 9’s Sunday Program, Reece Turner from The Wilderness Society stated: “We haven’t seen any scientific evidence to show that biodiversity is being impacted negatively by these woody weeds.” Sunday reporter Ross Coulthart then … [Read more...] about Wilderness Society Should Acknowledge Woody Weed Problem: Doug Menzies
Counting Whales & Conservation Priorities
Have you ever wondered how scientists count whales and how accurate their population estimates are? The June issue of 'Significance' a journal focused on statistics has an article by Philip Hammond, a former Chairman of the Scientific Committee of … [Read more...] about Counting Whales & Conservation Priorities
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
