I’ve just received an email with Season’s Greetings from Neil Hewett. Those who have followed this blog for several years will remember Neil for his wonderful posts from the Daintree Rainforest of North Queensland – the oldest surviving rainforest … [Read more...] about A Time for Sharing
The Inevitable Triumph of Nuclear Power?
"ANNA Bligh, the Queensland Premier, has backed calls for the Labor Party to review its policy on nuclear power "The Queensland Premier has warned that renewable sources cannot meet the surging demand for baseload electricity... according to The … [Read more...] about The Inevitable Triumph of Nuclear Power?
Official Seasonal Forecasts Wrong Again
“Let’s hope Santa isn’t relying on weather forecasts from the U.K. Met Office. The British deep freeze of recent weeks (which has also immobilized much of continental Europe) is profoundly embarrassing for the official forecaster. Just two months ago … [Read more...] about Official Seasonal Forecasts Wrong Again
Nominate a Best Blog: Graham Young
It’s been a big year, especially the second half. An election where they disinvited Kevin Rudd, the Republicans rolled the Democrats, and now Julian Assange rolls everyone. Plenty for bloggers to blog about, and we're hunting for the best of … [Read more...] about Nominate a Best Blog: Graham Young
Snowy Hydro Still in Denial: Ben Glover
SNOWY Hydro has denied playing a role in exacerbating this month’s devastating floods despite a leaked document which appears to show that the authority released almost 7000 megalitres from Eucumbene Dam on December 8 – causing water levels to rise … [Read more...] about Snowy Hydro Still in Denial: Ben Glover
Market Research and Unhealthy Rivers: David Boyd
The market researchers/analysts tell me that you wont win a "counter-intuitive" argument. Because people have been conditioned by repetitive claims of a particular point of view, to forthrightly state the opposite is likely to be dismissed out of … [Read more...] about Market Research and Unhealthy Rivers: David Boyd