My Dad, Richard Ness, is the President Director of PT Newmont Minahasa Raya and is currently on trial in Indonesia. He and my step mom Nova, have five sons. My step Mom was born in Indonesia and Dad has spent a total of over 20 years in various … [Read more...] about About Richard Ness, by Eric
Archives for October 2006
Environmentalists Win, Win, Win on Climate Change: Ben Oquist
The "environmentalists' arguments about climate change" are being accepted across Australia: embraced by everyone from Mel and Kochie, presenters of popular TV program Sunrise, to the Prime Minister John Howard. That was the message from Ben Oquist, … [Read more...] about Environmentalists Win, Win, Win on Climate Change: Ben Oquist
Log a Tree, Sequest Some Carbon: Mark Poynter
Only 10 percent of Victoria's native forests are logged. Yet anti-logging campaigners are still unhappy, ramping up a campaign in conjunction with the upcoming state election to have the industry closed down completely. Why anyone would oppose the … [Read more...] about Log a Tree, Sequest Some Carbon: Mark Poynter
Kelvin Thomson Vilifies IPA Over Global Warming
Anyone who questions global warming is spreading misinformation and undermining the scientific consensus according to Kelvin Thomson, Australia’s shadow minister for public accountability and human services. This senior member of the Labor party … [Read more...] about Kelvin Thomson Vilifies IPA Over Global Warming
Growing Biodiesel In Northern Australia: Roger Kalla
Outspoken liberal senator Bill Heffernan has suggested that Australia's farmers move North to the tropical parts of Australia where there is more water. In two recent blog posts at the GMO Pundit Website Roger Kalla asks: What would farmers grow in … [Read more...] about Growing Biodiesel In Northern Australia: Roger Kalla
How to Count Don’t Count Planes, And Not Include Don’t Count Coal, While And We’ll Making Kyoto?
According to Hilary Osborne writing for The Guardian:
"Emissions from air travel have doubled since 1990, to make up 6 percent of the UK's carbon footprint. Forecasts suggest that the increase in flights will mean that by 2050, emissions from … [Read more...] about How to Count Don’t Count Planes, And Not Include Don’t Count Coal, While And We’ll Making Kyoto?