IN Aboriginal mythology the Bunyip was also known as Dongus, Kianpratty, Bunyup and Tumbata, depending on the tribal area. However regardless of name he was always evil and emerged from the water in search of prey as he sought to use his supernatural … [Read more...] about Bunyips in Australian Rivers (Part 1)
Archives for November 2008
Obama to tell 10,000 in Poland about Science
LAST year they met in Bali, tomorrow they meet in Poland, again under the direction of the United Nations, again about 10,000 people will gather to progress the global warming agenda. In particular, they will discuss policy options for averting a … [Read more...] about Obama to tell 10,000 in Poland about Science
Glaciers Now Growing in Norway
After years of decline, glaciers in Norway are again growing, reports the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE). Read more here. … [Read more...] about Glaciers Now Growing in Norway
Poland Polled in Advance of Conference
Before next week's giant international climate conference to be held in Poznań, the daily RZECZPOSPOLITA has published results of a probe on climate change, showing that Poles are more worried about other threats than global warming. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Poland Polled in Advance of Conference
Subarctic Temperatures (Part 3): A Note from Nichole Hoskin
Churchill is a town in subarctic Canada surrounded by the most studied polar bear population in the world. Polar bears are believed to be under threat from global warming. On Thursday, Jennifer Marohasy, posted a note stating: “It is warming in … [Read more...] about Subarctic Temperatures (Part 3): A Note from Nichole Hoskin
Near-Arctic Temperatures (Part 2)
There are no roads to Churchill – a town in northern Canada on the shores of Hudson Bay. This remote outpost is known as the polar bear capital of the world. Polar bears have become something of an icon for those concerned that we have a climate … [Read more...] about Near-Arctic Temperatures (Part 2)
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.