Salinity is a significant land management problem in Western Australia but not in Queensland. In 2000 the extent of dryland salinity in Queensland was reported to be 48,000 hectares and rapidly increasing to a level where 3 million hectares were … [Read more...] about Where Did Salinity Go in Queensland: A Note from Peter Wylie
Pulp Mill Should Go Ahead Says AEF Chair, Don Burke
"The proposed pulp mill at Bell Bay in Tasmania should go ahead if it meets environmental guidelines” said Don Burke, chairman of the Australian Environment Foundation [AEF]. Mr Burke was commenting after discussion at the AEF annual conference in … [Read more...] about Pulp Mill Should Go Ahead Says AEF Chair, Don Burke
Saving Australian Forests and It’s Implications: A New Book by Mark Poynter
A new book was launched at the recent Australian Environment Foundation Conference. 'Saving Australian Forests and It's Implications' by Mark Poynter is an important book for anyone wishing to make up their mind about the native forests question … [Read more...] about Saving Australian Forests and It’s Implications: A New Book by Mark Poynter
Victorian Environment Assessment Council Set to Flood Murray River Communities: AEF Media Release
“Proposals for 4,000GL ‘overbank’ floods of the Murray River by the Victorian Environment Assessment Council beggar belief” said the chairman of the Australian Environment Foundation, Don Burke. Mr Burke’s comments came at the conclusion of the … [Read more...] about Victorian Environment Assessment Council Set to Flood Murray River Communities: AEF Media Release
What Peer Review? A note from John McLean on the IPCC
Hi Jennifer, Bob Ferguson of the Science and Public Policy Institute has just asked me to draw your attention to the fact that he's published my analysis of the IPCC review. It's titled "Peer Review, What Peer Review" and can be found at … [Read more...] about What Peer Review? A note from John McLean on the IPCC
The Sydney Climate Change Declaration: Who Cares?
Paul Kelly writing in today's The Australian has suggested that "The Sydney climate change declaration is a success for John Howard, a good outcome for APEC and an incremental step on the long journey to find global agreement on a post-2012 … [Read more...] about The Sydney Climate Change Declaration: Who Cares?
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
