THE Rudd Government is prepared to stare down a demand to compensate power producers for the effects of the carbon trading scheme foreshadowed in its review of climate change policy. Power producers say that without structural assistance the value … [Read more...] about Articles on Australia’s Carbon Canutism
Biodiesel from Trees in Queensland
Farmers in North Queensland are doing their bit to be environmentally friendly by investing in a tree that produces diesel. Mike Jubow, a former cane farmer and now a nursery wholesaler, says diesel-producing trees are a long-term investment. "If … [Read more...] about Biodiesel from Trees in Queensland
Ice Shelf Collapses with Crikey’s Credibility
There is an Australian e-journal that is popular with many government-types called crikey.com.au. Today the lead story began, "A chunk of ice seven times the size of Manhattan (as big as the Isle of Man if you prefer a more Anglo-centric news … [Read more...] about Ice Shelf Collapses with Crikey’s Credibility
The IPCC: On The Run At Last by Bob Carter
UN climate body in panic mode as satellite temperatures turn down and a hard winter lashes both hemispheres A soprano thrillingly hits her top-A, sighs with relief at achieving the desired effect, and moves on. But not the Intergovernmental Panel on … [Read more...] about The IPCC: On The Run At Last by Bob Carter
Whaling in the North Part II 2008 and Listen to a Humpback
1) The Icelandic Minke Whaler’s Association states on its website “A conceivable agreement within the IWC?” A rough translation: “There has been an intersessional IWC meeting in London in March. According to the Icelandic IWC Commissioner, … [Read more...] about Whaling in the North Part II 2008 and Listen to a Humpback
Coral Re-growth on the Great Barrier Reef: A Note from Bob Halstead
In July 2002 I was helping teach an underwater photography course for students at James Cook University. Day trips to the outer barrier were organised from Port Douglas. On the reef I mostly saw dead coral smothered with rafts of brown algae, and … [Read more...] about Coral Re-growth on the Great Barrier Reef: A Note from Bob Halstead
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
