Surely the bans on genetically modified (GM) food crops in most Australian states will be lifted soon? But the mainstream media keep printing these letter from people like Gill Rosier perpetuating misinformation - in particular the myth that … [Read more...] about Australia Not GM Free: A Note from David Tribe
Archives for September 2007
Conference on Integrity in Science Focuses on IPCC
A claimed "first world conference on research integrity" opens in Lisbon, Portugal, today. The conference media release explains: "The controversies surrounding the recent assessment report of the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate … [Read more...] about Conference on Integrity in Science Focuses on IPCC
Where Did Salinity Go in Queensland: A Note from Peter Wylie
Salinity is a significant land management problem in Western Australia but not in Queensland. In 2000 the extent of dryland salinity in Queensland was reported to be 48,000 hectares and rapidly increasing to a level where 3 million hectares were … [Read more...] about Where Did Salinity Go in Queensland: A Note from Peter Wylie
Pulp Mill Should Go Ahead Says AEF Chair, Don Burke
"The proposed pulp mill at Bell Bay in Tasmania should go ahead if it meets environmental guidelines” said Don Burke, chairman of the Australian Environment Foundation [AEF]. Mr Burke was commenting after discussion at the AEF annual conference in … [Read more...] about Pulp Mill Should Go Ahead Says AEF Chair, Don Burke
Saving Australian Forests and It’s Implications: A New Book by Mark Poynter
A new book was launched at the recent Australian Environment Foundation Conference. 'Saving Australian Forests and It's Implications' by Mark Poynter is an important book for anyone wishing to make up their mind about the native forests question … [Read more...] about Saving Australian Forests and It’s Implications: A New Book by Mark Poynter
Victorian Environment Assessment Council Set to Flood Murray River Communities: AEF Media Release
“Proposals for 4,000GL ‘overbank’ floods of the Murray River by the Victorian Environment Assessment Council beggar belief” said the chairman of the Australian Environment Foundation, Don Burke. Mr Burke’s comments came at the conclusion of the … [Read more...] about Victorian Environment Assessment Council Set to Flood Murray River Communities: AEF Media Release
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
