Such is the power of politics, driven by concerns about global warming, that according to the US-based online journal Grist, the tide has turned against coal and it is now officially “the enemy of the human race” with the states of California, … [Read more...] about What Will Decide The US’s Energy Future?
Shark Attack Alert, Reminiscent of 1960s
Dear All, In today's Age newspaper, "Fears of 'worst shark season' ever as seas heat up", see http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/fears-of-worst-shark-season-as-sea-heats-up/2007/12/29/1198778767755.html Back in the 1960s I can recall shark … [Read more...] about Shark Attack Alert, Reminiscent of 1960s
Happy New Year from Queensland’s Gold Coast
The surf is up at the Gold Coast with an intense low pressure system hovering off shore. The large swells and high tides mean that the car park has been closed at the Currumbin Surf Club – but you can still get a drink at the bar. The locals say … [Read more...] about Happy New Year from Queensland’s Gold Coast
The Wet Season has well and truly arrived in the Daintree
The Cooper Valley has been dumped on with exceptional rainfall over the past few days. Since Boxing Day, over 700 mm has been recorded in our portion of the catchment. Last night I was unable to collect three travellers that had booked onto the … [Read more...] about The Wet Season has well and truly arrived in the Daintree
Newmont Wins Civil Suit in Jakarta, Rick Ness Retires
The mining thread at this blog has been dominated by the Buyat Bay saga; the alleged deliberate pollution of the bay, fishing village and its fringing coral reef in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, by US mining giant Newmont and in particular its … [Read more...] about Newmont Wins Civil Suit in Jakarta, Rick Ness Retires
Monaro Farmer Seeks Compensation for Carbon Sink
In the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney on Thursday 20th December 2007, the Court rejected the Commonwealth's application to strike out a Statement of Claim entered into the Court by Monaro District farmer Mr Peter Spencer. Mr Spencer has … [Read more...] about Monaro Farmer Seeks Compensation for Carbon Sink
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
