Whale birds are a group of birds called this because, 1) They used to follow whaling ships and feed on the blubber and floating oil. (Any of several species of large Antarctic petrels). 2) Prions are a small group of Petrels which once were … [Read more...] about Whale Birds – A Note from Ann Novek
A Cool Idea to Warm To, By Christopher Pearson
ABOUT the beginning of 2007, maintaining a sceptical stance on human-induced global warming became a lonely, uphill battle in Australia. The notion that the science was settled had gathered broad popular support and was making inroads in unexpected … [Read more...] about A Cool Idea to Warm To, By Christopher Pearson
Flannery – The Wrong Weather Maker
RAIN sure is falling this week on the parade of our global warming alarmists. Wettest of all is Tim Flannery, who was made Australian of the Year last year for wailing the world was doomed. "I think there is a fair chance Perth will be the 21st … [Read more...] about Flannery – The Wrong Weather Maker
Population, sustainability, climate change, water & the future of our cities
Australia faces an unprecedented challenge from climate change. We risk losing our natural heritage, our rivers, landscapes and biodiversity. We have a brief opportunity to act now to safeguard and shape our future prosperity. - AUSTRALIA 2020 … [Read more...] about Population, sustainability, climate change, water & the future of our cities
Ozone Hole Recovery Could Modify Southern Hemisphere Climate
A full recovery of the stratospheric ozone hole could modify climate change in the Southern Hemisphere and even amplify Antarctic warming, according to scientists from the University of Colorado at Boulder, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric … [Read more...] about Ozone Hole Recovery Could Modify Southern Hemisphere Climate
Humans Nearly Wiped Out 70,000 Years Ago?
Human beings may have had a brush with extinction 70,000 years ago, an extensive genetic study suggests. The human population at that time was reduced to small isolated groups in Africa, apparently because of drought, according to an analysis … [Read more...] about Humans Nearly Wiped Out 70,000 Years Ago?
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
