"For many aboriginal people, wilderness offers no cause for fond nostalgia. Rather, it represents a tract of land without custodians." Martin Thomas, 2003, The Artificial Horizon. pg 29. 'The Three Sisters' - A rock formation in The Blue … [Read more...] about What is Wilderness? (Part 2)
Archives for May 2008
William Connolley at Wikipedia – by Lawrence Solomon
At Wikipedia, one man engineers the debate on global warming, and shapes it to his views: Next to Al Gore, William Connolley may be the world's most influential person in the global warming debate. He has a PhD in mathematics and worked as a climate … [Read more...] about William Connolley at Wikipedia – by Lawrence Solomon
Volcano Erupts in Chile
More than 1,500 people have fled their homes in southern Chile after the Chaiten volcano erupted, throwing a huge cloud of ash and lava into the sky. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes in southern Chile after the Chaiten volcano erupted, … [Read more...] about Volcano Erupts in Chile
Climate Debate on the Web
"There are some other good Antipodean blogs that regularly touch on climate change. The mainstream view is represented by the University of NSW's Tim Lambert at scienceblogs.com/deltoid, while the sceptics get a run at my favourite environmental … [Read more...] about Climate Debate on the Web
The Boris Effect: UK Government to Scrap Green Taxes in Bid to Calm Voter Fury
Gordon Brown is poised to scrap a series of unpopular tax rises as part of sweeping changes to stave off a dangerous revolt over the rising cost of living which last week dealt Labour its worst electoral hammering in 40 years. Today the Prime … [Read more...] about The Boris Effect: UK Government to Scrap Green Taxes in Bid to Calm Voter Fury
Whaling News from the North Atlantic – A Note from Ann Novek
1) News from the Icelandic Minke Whaler’s Association, 15.4.2008. Minke whaling boat Njordur KO, will leave port in the middle of May, to start minke whale hunting that will continue to the summer. The vessels Dröfn RE and Halldor Sigurdsson IS, … [Read more...] about Whaling News from the North Atlantic – A Note from Ann Novek