Two myths about climate change and bushfire management are often repeated in the media: 1. Because of global warming, Australia will be increasingly subject to uncontrollable holocaust-like “megafires”; and 2. Fuel reduction by prescribed burning … [Read more...] about Bushfires, Prescribed Burning and Global Warming
Panelists Named for Iconic Extinction
Queensland's former Douglas Shire is no more. Under amalgamation, the new Cairns Regional Shire extends where Douglas once existed, but not so far that its constituents remain entitled to elect representatives for the genuine care for development. … [Read more...] about Panelists Named for Iconic Extinction
Warming, Cleaner Skies, and More Smog
GOODBYE air pollution and smoky chimneys, hello brighter days. That's been the trend in Europe for the past three decades - but unfortunately cleaning up the skies has allowed more of the sun's rays to pierce the atmosphere, contributing to at least … [Read more...] about Warming, Cleaner Skies, and More Smog
$8-a-Litre Petrol?
THE price of petrol could soar to a crippling $8 a litre over the coming decade, according to CSIRO-sponsored research to be released today. The nightmare scenario says the weekly family fuel bill for a medium-sized passenger vehicle could rise to … [Read more...] about $8-a-Litre Petrol?
India’s Climate Report
The Indian Government has produced a climate report entitled: 'National Action Plan on Climate Change.' Section 1.4 deals with 'Observed Changes in Climate and Weather Events in India' and states that, "No firm link between the documented changes … [Read more...] about India’s Climate Report
Psychiatrists Identify ‘Climate Change Delusion’ Phenomenon
PSYCHIATRISTS have detected the first case of "climate change delusion" - Writing in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Joshua Wolf and Robert Salo of our Royal Children's Hospital say this delusion was a "previously unreported … [Read more...] about Psychiatrists Identify ‘Climate Change Delusion’ Phenomenon
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
