Although the population of the world continues to grow substantially, 79 million a year, the rate of growth has declined by nearly half in the last 40 years - from 2.0 to 1.2 per cent per annum. It have varied significantly by continent ... Read … [Read more...] about Uneven Population Growth
Archives for April 2009
Given Uncertainty of Sea-level Rise, Don’t Stop Development Now
IS it fair to take away the development potential of real estate because sea levels may rise by up to 0.8 m over the next 100 years? According to a recent presentation by Barrister and Practising Planner, Clem Newton-Brown, at the Planning … [Read more...] about Given Uncertainty of Sea-level Rise, Don’t Stop Development Now
Debating AGW on TV
Climate change sceptic, Marc Morano, debates true believer, Joe Romm, on RC TV Part 1 here, Part 2 here. … [Read more...] about Debating AGW on TV
AGW Activists Wishing for Warmer Weather
THEY went to the Arctic lamenting global warming, but ever since they got there they have been wishing for warmer weather. I have been feeling sorry for the three Brits who set off for the North Pole in February. I’m all for adventurers pushing … [Read more...] about AGW Activists Wishing for Warmer Weather
Tasmanian Crayfish Recovering
Researchers have found new evidence to suggest the Tasmanian giant freshwater crayfish may soon recover from the threat of extinction. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Tasmanian Crayfish Recovering
Balancing Access with Conservation
Environmentalists on local councils have allowed roadsides to become conservation zones for native vegetation, raising the risk of intense bushfires on access roads and jeopardising residents' safety. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Balancing Access with Conservation
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
