IF the saying ‘it takes one to know one’ has any truth then the extraordinary attack by Cardinal George Pell on the science of anthropogenic global warming in a recent lecture given in Westminster Cathedral Hall, London, has special significance. … [Read more...] about Cardinal Attacks Primitive Climate Change Religion
Reflections on the ‘Malthusian Catastrophe’ as the World Approaches 7 Billion
ON October 31, 2011 the world’s population will top seven billion. That’s according to expert opinion and a recent article in Nature.[1] Writing in 1798, when there were less than one billion people on planet earth, Thomas Malthus suggested that … [Read more...] about Reflections on the ‘Malthusian Catastrophe’ as the World Approaches 7 Billion
Business Must Answer to ‘Occupy Wall Street’: Adam Creighton
I don't usually touch on economics at this blog, unless there is a clear science link, because it is not something I know much about. But I was so pleased to read the following piece by Adam Creighton this morning at On Line Opinion. It clearly … [Read more...] about Business Must Answer to ‘Occupy Wall Street’: Adam Creighton
Earth Warming According to New Berkeley Analysis
"Global warming is real, according to a major study released today. Despite issues raised by climate change skeptics, the Berkeley Earth Surface Temperature study finds reliable evidence of a rise in the average world land temperature of … [Read more...] about Earth Warming According to New Berkeley Analysis
Let’s Agree to Disagree for the Sake of Science: Daniel Sarewitz
"THE very idea that science best expresses its authority through consensus statements is at odds with a vibrant scientific enterprise. Consensus is for textbooks; real science depends for its progress on continual challenges to the current state of … [Read more...] about Let’s Agree to Disagree for the Sake of Science: Daniel Sarewitz
Carbon Tax Almost Australian Law
"THE Greens will support the Gillard government's $300 million steel transformation plan in both houses of parliament, ensuring Labor's entire carbon tax plan will be passed into law. "The party's support will be conditional on an amendment … [Read more...] about Carbon Tax Almost Australian Law
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
