IN the aftermath of the terrible Victorian bushfires, with more than 200 dead, there has been a lot of recrimination particularly over the issue of control burning – or lack of. Others blame a combination of drought and unprecedented weather … [Read more...] about Asbestos and Rebuilding After the Victorian Bushfires
Oil Washes Ashore
Up to 100,000 litres of oil leaked into Moreton Bay after the Pacific Adventurer cargo ship was holed on Wednesday morning, and the slicks are now blanketing 60 kilometres of Queensland's coastline. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Oil Washes Ashore
South Australia’s Water Woes Include Much Politics
I have it on good advice, from the cabbie who drove me to the airport in Canberra recently, that South Australian senator Nick Xenophon is the most powerful politician in Australia. Mr Xenophon is certainly demanding the attention of the most … [Read more...] about South Australia’s Water Woes Include Much Politics
No! More Killer Whales!
Scientists fear melting sea ice could one day make killer whales the Hudson Bay's top predator, a startling ecosystem shift and a blow for Inuit populations already reeling from dwindling polar bear numbers. Read more here. … [Read more...] about No! More Killer Whales!
Reflections following Climate Change Conference in NY
After spending time at the largest gathering of world class climatologists, meteorologists, physicists, engineers, and economists, among other very brainy folks, I came away with the feeling that the battle remains joined by this hearty group, … [Read more...] about Reflections following Climate Change Conference in NY
Australians: Sign the Petition Against the ETS
Jennifer, I heard you on Radio 2GB which was great [even if China’s population has expanded to 6 billion!] and have posted it here. Max Rheese. Max, I did mentioned the need to sign the petition, click here. Sorry for confusing the size of the … [Read more...] about Australians: Sign the Petition Against the ETS
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
