With present policies Australia has no chance of reducing our C02 emissions by anywhere near 80 per cent by the year 2050. Before I explain why, I should say that I am a greenhouse sceptic taking the view that it is very unlikely that CO2 is having a … [Read more...] about Won’t Meet Emissions Targets, Unless
Archives for March 2008
Typo in 2002 Australian Report Responsible for Plastic Bag Mythology
The plastic bag is the latest useful item to fall victim to a factually challenged campaign aimed at achieving a world-wide ban in the false name of being 'green' or 'saving the planet.' Australia has to take much of the blame for this, due to a 2002 … [Read more...] about Typo in 2002 Australian Report Responsible for Plastic Bag Mythology
Birdies Bye Bye: Joint Press Release by Prof David Bellamy and Mark Duchamp
We have received the following message from Israel : "Following a press release last week it seems that several of the leading industrial companies in Israel are going to enter the wind business. These are deeply connected to leading … [Read more...] about Birdies Bye Bye: Joint Press Release by Prof David Bellamy and Mark Duchamp
Articles on Australia’s Carbon Canutism
THE Rudd Government is prepared to stare down a demand to compensate power producers for the effects of the carbon trading scheme foreshadowed in its review of climate change policy. Power producers say that without structural assistance the value … [Read more...] about Articles on Australia’s Carbon Canutism
Biodiesel from Trees in Queensland
Farmers in North Queensland are doing their bit to be environmentally friendly by investing in a tree that produces diesel. Mike Jubow, a former cane farmer and now a nursery wholesaler, says diesel-producing trees are a long-term investment. "If … [Read more...] about Biodiesel from Trees in Queensland
Ice Shelf Collapses with Crikey’s Credibility
There is an Australian e-journal that is popular with many government-types called crikey.com.au. Today the lead story began, "A chunk of ice seven times the size of Manhattan (as big as the Isle of Man if you prefer a more Anglo-centric news … [Read more...] about Ice Shelf Collapses with Crikey’s Credibility
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
