Here is a clever video about what is wrong with government’s latest planning scheme for the Murray Darling Basin. Interestingly Topher has quoted extensively from my 2003 monograph ‘Myth and the Murray: Measuring the Real State of the River … [Read more...] about What to Listen to, And Read, This Week
Archives for February 2011
Mysterious, ‘Dr X’ says Universe Is NOT Expanding: A Note from Joseph A. Olson
WHAT first began as ‘rumored’ science on conservative websites is now being reinforced by what can only be described as the foremost authority on the Expanding Universe. The thought that there was a Non Expanding Theory has been introduced by a … [Read more...] about Mysterious, ‘Dr X’ says Universe Is NOT Expanding: A Note from Joseph A. Olson
‘Carbon Price’ Won’t Reduce Emissions from Power Stations
THE Australian government has announced plans to introduce a carbon price scheme forcing industry to buy a permit for each tonne of carbon dioxide emitted from July 1, 2012. A trading system, with the carbon permit price set on a market linked to … [Read more...] about ‘Carbon Price’ Won’t Reduce Emissions from Power Stations
Why Action on AGW
LABOR must win back voters lost to the Greens by advocating stronger action on climate change and supporting gay marriage, according to a secret internal review of the party's performance that also urges the government to do more to court votes in … [Read more...] about Why Action on AGW
Big Bang Rebuttal, Part 1: A Note from Joseph A. Olson
SUPERSTITION has exerted a powerful force on human psyche and history. Strengthened with a few facts, a superstition becomes accepted reality until new perceptions can reopen debate. That is an exciting possibility in today’s Nouveau Renaissance. … [Read more...] about Big Bang Rebuttal, Part 1: A Note from Joseph A. Olson
A Real Opportunity for the Australian Greens to Be the Farmers’ Friend
In the lead up to the NSW State Election some Australian Green’s candidates have been claiming they are the farmer’s friend (Wolves’ ain’t so bad, Jeremy Bradley, February 10, The Land, pg. 26). Certainly there is no reason for continued conflict … [Read more...] about A Real Opportunity for the Australian Greens to Be the Farmers’ Friend