The European Union (EU) is developing a new ‘Thematic Strategy for Pesticides’ including a proposed new ‘Sustainable Use Directive’. According to the UK's Pesticide Safety Directorate the new regulation could outlaw up to 85 percent of pesticides … [Read more...] about European Union to Ban Lots of Pesticides
Archives for November 2008
Carbon Dioxide as the Innocent Bystander
"We need to consider the very real possibility that carbon dioxide - which is necessary for life on Earth and of which there is precious little in the atmosphere - might well be like the innocent bystander who has been unjustly accused of a crime … [Read more...] about Carbon Dioxide as the Innocent Bystander
Cosmic Rays, Clouds and Climate (Part 2)
THERE is a theory that the earth’s climate is influenced by cosmic rays that penetrate our atmosphere from outer space. In particular it is thought cosmic rays influence the production of cloud condensation nuclei with periods of higher cosmic rays … [Read more...] about Cosmic Rays, Clouds and Climate (Part 2)
Ten Worst Blog Posts: A Note from Cohenite
EVER since public computer networks burst onto the scene in the 1980's, the subject of online content has been a controversial one, explained Mark Newton at e-journal On Line Opinion last week. A few months ago, 30 July 2008, John Stewart on … [Read more...] about Ten Worst Blog Posts: A Note from Cohenite
Wishful Thinking on Carbon Trading
Last week the Australian Treasury released modelling of the likely impact of an Emissions Trading Scheme. All the scenarios assume the rest of the world will sign-up. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Wishful Thinking on Carbon Trading
Get a Globally Recognised Avator – A Gravator
Hi Jen Have you seen those little picture things in your blog (and at other sites)? Well… Inspired by none other than G Bird I have hacked through your page source and found the relevant link. Neat little freeware service… Creates a gravatar for … [Read more...] about Get a Globally Recognised Avator – A Gravator
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
