Contrary to the intent of the outgoing Douglas Shire Council’s resolution to not allow Council staff to participate in the process of preparing submissions to Queensland’s Draft Iconic legislation, the Queensland Department of Infrastructure and … [Read more...] about Queensland’s Proposed Iconic Legislation (part II)
Archives for March 2008
Billy Goes Hunting: A Book by Matt Butler
"The children of avid hunters routinely face questions and criticism about the hunting lifestyle they cherish. Billy Goes Hunting is the story of a young boy whose hunting beliefs have been challenged by his peers. In response to those challenges, … [Read more...] about Billy Goes Hunting: A Book by Matt Butler
Trials & Tribulations of Queensland’s Climate Change
There are times, in the Daintree Cape Tribulation rainforest, when rainfall is so overly abundant that it would seem irresponsible not to derive electricity from hydro-generation. However, the Queensland Government’s existing policy prohibits supply … [Read more...] about Trials & Tribulations of Queensland’s Climate Change
Climate Charlie
Below is a photograph of Prince Charles's 'eco-friendly' mode of travel. Charles and Camilla flew to Trinidad to board the private yacht Leander in order to cruise to Tobago, St Lucia, Montserrat and Jamaica, rather than fly, in order to reduce their … [Read more...] about Climate Charlie
New Theory of the Greenhouse Effect
NASA linked Ferenc Miskolczi is a Hungarian atmospheric physicist who has published a new derivation of equations governing the greenhouse effect which suggests "runaway warming" is impossible. According to Miskolczi, NASA refused to publish the … [Read more...] about New Theory of the Greenhouse Effect
Whales, Dolphins and Sonar – A Note from Ann Novek
Mid-frequency sonar signals linked to new pathologic entity in cetaceans. An ongoing battle has been fought between environmental NGOs , mainly NRDC , and the US Navy for more than a decade. The first rumours re the harmful impact of LFA ( Low … [Read more...] about Whales, Dolphins and Sonar – A Note from Ann Novek
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
