Climate change 'a bigger threat than terrorism' CLIMATE change, not terrorism, will be the main security issue of the century, with potential to cause death and destruction on an unprecedented scale, Australia's top policeman believes. In a … [Read more...] about Australia’s Top Policeman: Climate Change ‘a Bigger Threat Than Terrorism’
Archives for September 2007
Greenpeace Rumbled
I rather liked this letter in yesterday's UK Daily Mail, so I thought I would share it: Red alert on Greenpeace IS GREENPEACE more powerful than UK voters? Its lawyers are demanding a judicial review of the Government's decision to reconsider … [Read more...] about Greenpeace Rumbled
Criticism for AP Article ‘Rising Seas Likely to Flood U.S. History’
The Associated Press article 'Rising Seas Likely to Flood U.S. History' is criticised here. The article begins: Ultimately, rising seas will likely swamp the first American settlement in Jamestown, Va., as well as the Florida launch pad that sent … [Read more...] about Criticism for AP Article ‘Rising Seas Likely to Flood U.S. History’
US Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) Assessed
Science magazine 21st September: Extracts from: Panel Gives U.S. Program Mixed Grades An expert panel says the Bush Administration deserves “a pat on the back” for advancing the science of climate change. But the scientists assembled by the … [Read more...] about US Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) Assessed
Of Cattle and Conservation
…In another part of Australia, cattle grazing has been identified as detrimental to World Heritage values, by potentially initiating soil erosion, altering under-storey vegetation and fire regimes. Cattle grazing has also been associated with the … [Read more...] about Of Cattle and Conservation
Melbourne Benefits from Killing Barmah Brumbies
Public submissions in response to the Draft Feral Horse Management Plan for Barmah Forest close today. The plan proposes the removal of horses from the Barmah Forest firstly by using lure and trap techniques over two years, which will commence … [Read more...] about Melbourne Benefits from Killing Barmah Brumbies
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
