The CSIRO 2007 Climate Report: an assertion-laden sales brochure by John McLean, October 2007 The report, "Climate change in Australia", by the CSIRO and Bureau of Meteorology was released on 2 October 2007 and predicted a dire climatic future. The … [Read more...] about The CSIRO 2007 Climate Report: an Assertion-Laden Sales Brochure for the Global Warming Industry – A Critique by John McLean
Archives for October 2007
Eat Kangaroos to Help Save the Planet – Greenpeace
Yes, another 'brainwave' from Greenpeace reported in the Herald Sun: Greenpeace urges kangaroo consumption to fight global warming MORE kangaroos should be slaughtered and eaten to help save the world from global warming, environmental activists … [Read more...] about Eat Kangaroos to Help Save the Planet – Greenpeace
The Ogre-faced or Net-casting Spider
Introducing another inhabitant of the Daintree rainforest, the Ogre-faced or Net-casting Spider Deinopsis subrufa is cryptically discrete in shades of brown and grey, but once detected is recognizable by its enormous posterior median eyes and 40mm … [Read more...] about The Ogre-faced or Net-casting Spider
Dolphins in the Anti-terror War: A Note from Ann Novek
The US Navy used dolphins in the Gulf War. Dolphins were used to help protect the United States' 7th Fleet during the Vietnam War. Dolphins have been used by NATO to detect mines and shells in the Baltic Sea and off Norway. The Russians also have … [Read more...] about Dolphins in the Anti-terror War: A Note from Ann Novek
Shifting Line, Shifting Climate?
Map courtesy of PIRSA The map above shows Goyder's Line, which is defined by Wiki as 'a boundary line across South Australia corresponding to a rainfall boundary believed to indicate the edge of the area suitable for agriculture. North of Goyder's … [Read more...] about Shifting Line, Shifting Climate?
Giant Wind Farm for New South Wales
Story from the BBC website: Australia in giant wind farm plan Plans to build Australia's largest wind farm have been announced by the German company Conergy. The project would involve installing about 500 turbines near the outback town of Broken … [Read more...] about Giant Wind Farm for New South Wales
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
