"It can be quite tricky traversing a car dominated city by bicycle, particularly when you need to travel an unknown route to a new destination. "But the chances are, someone has cycled that way before you. Bikely.com makes it easy for him or her to … [Read more...] about Tracks for Cyclists
New Premier, No Pulp Mill for Tasmania?
The new Tasmanian premier, David Bartlett, today said the future of the state's key project, the pulp mill, was in the hands of its proponents and their financiers. His predecessor, Paul Lennon, tied his political fortunes closely to the mill, which … [Read more...] about New Premier, No Pulp Mill for Tasmania?
Lead Poisoning in Australian Children
ELEVEN per cent of Mount Isa children have lead poisoning, a Queensland Health study has confirmed. The results, released today in Mt Isa, confirm stories in The Australian in recent weeks and years. The study shows that of 400 children aged one to … [Read more...] about Lead Poisoning in Australian Children
What is Wilderness? (Part 4)
"Wilderness thus became the domain of the nobility, an environment where they alone could develop and display a number of artistocratic qualities. Friction arose between the peasants - inhabitants of open, unobstructed outdoor spaces - and the noble … [Read more...] about What is Wilderness? (Part 4)
Australia’s 2008 State of the Forests Report Released
Australia's State of the Forests Report 2008 was launched by the Hon Tony Burke MP, and Commonwealth Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry on May 21, 2008. According to a media release from Forestry Tasmania: “The Report is based on … [Read more...] about Australia’s 2008 State of the Forests Report Released
Exxon Pulls Funding to Skeptics
NEW YORK - Exxon Mobil Corp is pulling contributions to several groups that have downplayed the risks that greenhouse gas-emissions could lead to global warming, continuing a policy started in 2006 by Chief Executive Rex Tillerson. Exxon will not … [Read more...] about Exxon Pulls Funding to Skeptics
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
