"Ravaged by the harshest water restrictions in Australia, Goulburn, NSW, residents spent last night preparing for floods and possible evacuations. "A huge downpour soaked the region yesterday, with Canberra receiving 44mm of rain. "That has brought … [Read more...] about Floods in Goulburn
Archives for June 2007
Growing Numbers of Sceptics? A Note from Jim
Jennifer, I note of late a tendency to refer to the “growing” number of AGW skeptics in the scientific community and am a bit puzzled by this. If, like myself, you are not a scientist much less an expert in a climate related discipline, then the … [Read more...] about Growing Numbers of Sceptics? A Note from Jim
Less or More Protection Needed for Whales? A Note from Ann Novek
Hi Jennifer, There have been persistent rumours in the international wildlife community that some whales are going to be removed from the IUCN Red List. Probably this rumour origins from the High North Alliance’s press release'entitled 'Whales off … [Read more...] about Less or More Protection Needed for Whales? A Note from Ann Novek
Food Safety Western Australia Style: A Note from Ian Edwards
Australia has one of the most rigorous and transparent gene technology regulation Acts in the world, and is achieving its objective in protecting the health and safety of people and the environment. This was one of the key findings of the Independent … [Read more...] about Food Safety Western Australia Style: A Note from Ian Edwards
ABC Belatedly Reports Macquarie Marsh Water Theft
ABC Online and ABC Radio National this morning suggested that "The New South Wales Government is under pressure to take action against landholders who have been accused of stealing water from the Macquarie Marshes in the state's north-west... "A … [Read more...] about ABC Belatedly Reports Macquarie Marsh Water Theft
Buyat Bay: On Australian TV Tuesday Evening
We have followed the 'Buyat Bay' saga at this blog beginning with my post entitled 'Did Newmont Do it?' in November 2005. And I was in Indonesia in April to visit Buyat Bay and hear the verdict in the criminal trial. Richard Ness and Newmont were … [Read more...] about Buyat Bay: On Australian TV Tuesday Evening
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
