"An Indonesian court has thrown out a lawsuit brought by a mining executive against the New York Times over reports the firm dumped toxic waste into an Indonesian bay, lawyers said Thursday. Richard Ness, an executive with US mining giant Newmont, … [Read more...] about Indonesian Court Throws Out Case Against New York Times on ‘Buyat Bay Saga’
Archives for October 12, 2007
Fisheries Management in Australia: A New Book by Daryl McPhee
Whether it’s throwing a fresh local prawn on the BBQ or dangling a line off the local jetty, fisheries resources are economically and socially important for many Australians. Australian fisheries have undergone significant management changes over the … [Read more...] about Fisheries Management in Australia: A New Book by Daryl McPhee
Al Gore Shares Nobel Peace Prize with IPCC: Media Release
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2007 is to be shared, in two equal parts, between the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Albert Arnold (Al) Gore Jr. for their efforts to build up and … [Read more...] about Al Gore Shares Nobel Peace Prize with IPCC: Media Release
RealClimate Debunks Flannery
Australia's leading climate alarmist was recently quoted in the Herald Tribune on the IPCC report due to be released in November: Scientist: Global greenhouse gas emissions already beyond 'worst-case' scenario SYDNEY, Australia: Strong worldwide … [Read more...] about RealClimate Debunks Flannery
Coalition of NGOs Busts Myths on Agriculture and Poverty: A Note from Caroline Boin
On October 16 the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization celebrates World Food Day – and this year’s theme is “The Right to Food”. As well meaning as this campaign may be, it ignores the real reasons why the majority of farmers in … [Read more...] about Coalition of NGOs Busts Myths on Agriculture and Poverty: A Note from Caroline Boin
Gore’s Nine Errors in AIT – UK Judge
The errors are listed in this article: Judge attacks nine errors in Al Gore's 'alarmist' climate change film Another brief article here: Gore hails climate film ruling … [Read more...] about Gore’s Nine Errors in AIT – UK Judge
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD has worked in industry and government. She is currently researching a novel technique for long-range weather forecasting funded by the B. Macfie Family Foundation.