THERE has been severe flooding along parts of the east coast of Australia with the towns of Grafton and Lismore evacuated over the weekend. Grafton is towards the bottom of the mighty Clarence River which is completely unregulated. I can’t find a … [Read more...] about Unwilling Communities on Big Rivers will be Flooded
American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009
Something very important has been happening this week -- more important, if you can believe it, than what Nancy Pelosi knew about waterboarding or why Kris Allen scored his upset victory on "American Idol." Read more here. … [Read more...] about American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009
Postmodern Physics
PHYSICS is the science dealing with natural laws and processes and the states and properties of matter and energy including of course the radiative transfer within the atmosphere that underpins the theory of anthropogenic global warming. There is … [Read more...] about Postmodern Physics
US House of Reps Committee passes Climate Bill
"The bill imposes cuts on greenhouse-gas emissions and creates a cap-and-trade system requiring power plants, manufacturers and other polluters to buy emissions allowances... "To convince skeptical Democrats to back the bill ... agreed to lower … [Read more...] about US House of Reps Committee passes Climate Bill
Who’s Afraid of Genetically Modified Bread?
CANADIAN, US and Australian wheat organisations recently released a joint statement asking for the development and commercialization of higher yielding varieties through biotechnology – through genetic modification. Clearly wheat farmers are … [Read more...] about Who’s Afraid of Genetically Modified Bread?
Business That Sees Only Profit In Environmentalism: A Note from Bjorn Lomborg
"SOME business leaders are cozying up with politicians and scientists to demand swift, drastic action on global warming. This is a new twist on a very old practice: companies using public policy to line their own pockets. "The tight relationship … [Read more...] about Business That Sees Only Profit In Environmentalism: A Note from Bjorn Lomborg