Grasses such as wheat and sorghum can store large amounts of carbon in microscopic balls of silica, called phytoliths. Phytoliths, also known as plantstones or plant opals, are formed in and around the cell wall of many plant species replicating the … [Read more...] about ‘Plantstones’ Could Allow Farmers to Claim Carbon Credits
Archives for March 2008
Climate Change Conference, New York – Day 2, In Review
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
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
Climate Change Conference, New York – Day 1, In Review
I arrived in New York this morning for the first ever international meeting of ‘global warming skeptics’. It’s actually called ‘The 2008 International Conference on Climate Change’ but many of the speakers and delegates are well known AGW skeptics … [Read more...] about Climate Change Conference, New York – Day 1, In Review
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.