A recent paper by economist Dr Judith Ajani of the Australian National University’s Fenner School of Environment and Society, states that: Deforestation and the degradation of native forests account for an estimated 20 per cent of Australia’s annual … [Read more...] about National University fosters Forest Activism based on Ignorance: A Note from Mark Poynter
Saving Tassie Devils
Consider supporting the Taronga Zoo captive breeding program for the Tasmanian Devil. Captive breeding programs can work, indeed we now have Nailtail Wallabies in Scotia National Park. You can donate here. Picture via Mike. More … [Read more...] about Saving Tassie Devils
Important Article by Friend and Forester Mark Poynter
Friends, An important article has been published today at Online Opinion http://www.onlineopinion.com.au by Mark Poynter. Mark Poynter is a professional forester with 30 years experience. He is a member of the Institute of Foresters and … [Read more...] about Important Article by Friend and Forester Mark Poynter
How Melbourne’s Climate Has Changed: A reply to Dr David Jones (Part 5)
Dr David Jones, the head of climate analysis at the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, in an opinion piece, ‘Our hot, dry future’ has argued that over the past 11 years Melbourne’s rainfall has been about 20% below the long-term average experienced … [Read more...] about How Melbourne’s Climate Has Changed: A reply to Dr David Jones (Part 5)
How Melbourne’s Climate Has Changed: A reply to Dr David Jones (Part 4)
Dr David Jones, Head of Climate Analysis at the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, has claimed that over the past 11 years Melbourne’s rainfall has been about 20 percent below the long-term average. It is common to refer to “the long-term … [Read more...] about How Melbourne’s Climate Has Changed: A reply to Dr David Jones (Part 4)
How Melbourne’s Climate Has Changed: A reply to Dr David Jones (Part 3)
IN an opinion piece entitled ‘Our hot, dry future’ published by Melbourne’s The Age newspaper on October 6, 2008, Dr David Jones, head of climate analysis at the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, suggested global warming was responsible for the … [Read more...] about How Melbourne’s Climate Has Changed: A reply to Dr David Jones (Part 3)
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
