YESTERDAY the South Australian government yet again displayed its contempt for science and history by claiming yet again that Lake Alexandria is, and always has been, a freshwater lake.[1] I’m hopeful that the local tabloid, the Adelaide … [Read more...] about South Australian Water Minister’s Foolish Statements About Murray River and Ngarrindjeri Culture
Deception is Part of ABC Staff Culture
RON Brunton, a former Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Director, explains how deception, in particular the withholding of important information, is part and parcel of the organisation’s culture: “Before I became a director, I had an … [Read more...] about Deception is Part of ABC Staff Culture
Time to Celebrate Coal not Candles: Viv Forbes
Coal not candles should be the symbol of Earth Hour. It was coal that produced clean electric power which cleared the smog produced by dirty combustion and open fires in big cities like London and Pittsburgh. Much of the third … [Read more...] about Time to Celebrate Coal not Candles: Viv Forbes
Australian Broadcasting Corporation Endorses More ‘Junk Science’
ELEANOR HALL: Australian delegates to an international conference on global sustainability delivered a warning today that the earth is reaching a point where it's changing beyond our control. Almost 3,000 scientists have been in London for the … [Read more...] about Australian Broadcasting Corporation Endorses More ‘Junk Science’
Unbalanced Reporting on Solar Power: Peter Lang
Peter Lang sent a complaint to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) about last night’s 7:30 Report on solar power. Here is a slightly reworded versions with hyperlinks added: “The ABC 7:30 report has improved greatly since Leigh Sales … [Read more...] about Unbalanced Reporting on Solar Power: Peter Lang
Queensland to Dump ‘Green’ Schemes
NEW Queensland Premier, Campbell Newman, orders ex-Queensland Premier's husband, Greg Withers, to kill green schemes. That's according to an article in today's The Australian: "The showpiece of the Gillard government's $1.5 billion Solar … [Read more...] about Queensland to Dump ‘Green’ Schemes
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
