Ecotourism Australia has thrown its weight behind the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council’s River Red Gum Forest Draft Proposal, claiming that it will open up important new ecotourism opportunities for the region. However, another NGO, Timber … [Read more...] about Greenwashing River Red Gums
Do Carbon ‘Offsets’ Work?
Thanks to Marc Morano for alerting us to the article in the Los Angeles Times 'Can you buy a greener conscience?' A budding industry sells 'offsets' of carbon emissions, investing in environmental projects. But there are doubts about whether it … [Read more...] about Do Carbon ‘Offsets’ Work?
Senator Inhofe Claims Consensus Media-Driven
According to Senator James Inhofe of the US Senate Environment & Public Works Committee, the "global warming consensus" continues to melt away: "We are witnessing an international awakening of scientists who are speaking out in opposition to former … [Read more...] about Senator Inhofe Claims Consensus Media-Driven
Aerosol-Abatement Strategies to Reduce AGW
"Stephen Schwartz knows as much about the effects of aerosols on climate change as anyone in the world, and he's worried. He believes climate change is so massive an economic issue that we face costs "in the trillions if not quadrillions of dollars." … [Read more...] about Aerosol-Abatement Strategies to Reduce AGW
Frogs and Snakes
When Stoney Creek treefrogs (Litoria lesueuri) mate, hundreds of males congregate around three or four females. In contrast to their normal olive drab, the much smaller and more numerous males display their state of excitement by becoming brilliant … [Read more...] about Frogs and Snakes
Mossman Sugar Trials
It has been my observation that the little-known prehensile-tailed rat (Pogonomys mollipilosus) loves the sweet gel around the seeds of cocoa beans and I have wondered how cocoa can be protected from their adverse economic enthusiasms. The notion … [Read more...] about Mossman Sugar Trials
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
