The 500-strong contingent of skeptics currently in New York for The 2008 International Conference on Climate Change were up early to hear Robert Balling and Ross McKitrick speak at breakfast. A key message from the address by Professor Balling was … [Read more...] about Climate Change Conference, New York – Day 2, In Review
Archives for March 4, 2008
Economic Implications of Climate Change Measures: Alan Moran
A matter that has received less attention than it should is what are the energy consumption and cost implications of the measures proposed to abate carbon dioxide and what would be the economic consequences of success in this. There are many … [Read more...] about Economic Implications of Climate Change Measures: Alan Moran
Certified Tasmanian Seafood or Not: A Note from Jane Rankin-Reid
"Fishermen are worried a certification row will confuse consumers, says Jane Rankin-Reid in Saturday's Mercury newspaper. Fishermen are unhappy with radio advertisements sponsored by the Marine Stewardship Council promoting their March 2nd … [Read more...] about Certified Tasmanian Seafood or Not: A Note from Jane Rankin-Reid
Weighing up protection – public versus environment
The picturesque watercourse in the header on the main page of the Politics & Environment Blog, is Cooper Creek. It is a relatively short watercourse (∼8 km), running between Thornton Peak and its mouth, which drains an enormous catchment in one of … [Read more...] about Weighing up protection – public versus environment
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.