Rare cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus hecki) recently photographed (via PlanetArk). … [Read more...] about Cheetahs in the Sahara
Archives for February 27, 2009
Trading Emissions
Cartoon by Nicholson from "The Australian" newspaper: http://nicholsoncartoons.com.au … [Read more...] about Trading Emissions
Money and Australian Universities
"There are many dangerous beasts in this world. Betrayed partners, taipans and Collingwood supporters all score highly. But above all, never come between a sandstone university and a trough of money." The Australian Financial Review, pg 54, … [Read more...] about Money and Australian Universities
Better Planning for Extreme Floods Possible: A Note from Stewart Franks
DESPITE increased understanding of a number of different climate processes and their impact on a range of different timescales, this knowledge is not being used to inform planning and decision making. This is because long-term climate risk is often … [Read more...] about Better Planning for Extreme Floods Possible: A Note from Stewart Franks
The Humble Axe and Chainsaw: A Note from Ian Mott
CHEAP, simple to use and extremely effective fire management tools that are owned and operated by almost every householder who is exposed to the risk of wildfire are the humble axe and the chainsaw. But the various native vegetation "protection" laws … [Read more...] about The Humble Axe and Chainsaw: A Note from Ian Mott
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
