I'm into my second year as a member of The Bumblebee Conservation Trust. I was considering burying a bumble bee nest box in my garden, but the other day I noticed that there is no need - the little critters have already made a nest utilising a … [Read more...] about Bumblebee Success
Archives for May 31, 2008
What is Wilderness? (Part 11)
For me, wilderness both resonates of human potential and also describes the ultimate expression of humanity. No other state of relations can be more admirable. Far from the notion of humankind and wilderness being mutually exclusive, I believe we … [Read more...] about What is Wilderness? (Part 11)
What is Wilderness? (Part 10)
"Genuine wilderness must embody a strong element of wildness and freedom. It is not a nature park with paths and handrails and faux rustic signs warning of the obvious with myriad rules enforced by badged bureaucrats in uniform. Real wilderness … [Read more...] about What is Wilderness? (Part 10)
What is Wilderness? (Part 9)
It becomes so hypnotising, that I've just had to dive overboard into 15,000 feet of ultramarine indigo and let my boat sail on without me with no one on board. Mind you, I had a long line trailing....... I felt I was "the first that ever burst … [Read more...] about What is Wilderness? (Part 9)
CSIRO Advice Poisoned by Fear: Garth Paltridge
"I HEAR on the scientific grapevine that CSIRO’s biggest problem when providing formal advice to the federal Government on the matter of climate change is to say nothing that can be interpreted as giving aid and comfort to the army of irresponsible … [Read more...] about CSIRO Advice Poisoned by Fear: Garth Paltridge
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
