METHANE is the major component of natural gas (>94 percent) and coal seam gas, which are claimed to be good clean fuels on the basis they have a lower carbon content than coal or oil. Is this the same methane from the backsides of farting cows … [Read more...] about Natural Gas, More Polluting than Coal? Only According to the IPCC. A Note from Cementafriend
Archives for July 2011
Details of Carbon Tax Package
"A NEW carbon cop will be given sweeping powers to enter company premises, compel individuals to give self-incriminating evidence and copy sensitive records under a carbon tax package that will force about 60,000 businesses to pay 6c a litre extra … [Read more...] about Details of Carbon Tax Package
No Barking Greenhouse Effect
REMEMBER the Sherlock Holmes story, Silver Blaze… Gregory (of Scotland Yard): "Is there any other point to which you would wish to draw my attention?" Holmes: "To the curious incident of the dog in the night-time." Gregory: "The dog did nothing … [Read more...] about No Barking Greenhouse Effect
Much Revealed in Government’s New Carbon Tax TV Advertisements: Thomas Barlow
ADVERTISING campaigns are not often celebrated for their honesty. But the Gillard government's media campaign to "illustrate a vision for Australia's clean energy future" has a refreshing candour. The advertisements parade various beneficiaries of … [Read more...] about Much Revealed in Government’s New Carbon Tax TV Advertisements: Thomas Barlow
Christopher Monckton Versus Richard Denniss on Anthropogenic Global Warming at the National Press Club
According to Christopher Monckton in yesterday's National Press Club debate with Richard Dennis the carbon tax is the wrong solution to a nonproblem. I got a bit bored with them both. Who do you think 'won' the debate? … [Read more...] about Christopher Monckton Versus Richard Denniss on Anthropogenic Global Warming at the National Press Club
Live Export is a Sore on the Face of Australia: A Note from Animal Activist Jenny
“THE live export trade is always going to be a running sore on the face of this country. It will never be made humane. Some 500 000 animals have died horrific deaths on the ships alone. 100 000 were burnt to death at sea. Hundreds of cattle have been … [Read more...] about Live Export is a Sore on the Face of Australia: A Note from Animal Activist Jenny
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.