In December I mentioned that global warming may not be the only thing melting Greenland. Scientists have found at least one natural magma hotspot under the Arctic island that could be pitching in. Gakkel Ridge in the Arctic may also contain active … [Read more...] about Volcanic Poles and Glacier Melting
Archives for January 21, 2008
Ignoring the slaughter of dugongs in Northern Australia
There are two criteria which should be applied to the harvest of an animal species: 1. Are the numbers taken sustainable, and 2. Is the method of killing humane? At least that’s what I said on ABC Radio National last Friday morning when Steve … [Read more...] about Ignoring the slaughter of dugongs in Northern Australia
‘Climate Change Refugees’ Not Refugees: A Note from Nichole Hoskin
In the movie The Day After Tomorrow changes in ocean current circulation from global warming result in the northern hemisphere freezeing over and US citizens fleeing to Mexico in search of a warmer environment. In An Inconvenient Truth we are told … [Read more...] about ‘Climate Change Refugees’ Not Refugees: A Note from Nichole Hoskin
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.