"What could have been a very hot issue this year at the International Whaling Commission (IWC) is the renewal of the aboriginal whaling quotas, in particular the quota for the United States. The IWC is a highly polarised, single-issue regime with … [Read more...] about The USA is an Anti-Whaling Whaling Nation: A Note from Rune
The Ethics of Eating a Smart Animal – Like a Whale
Dear Jennifer, A review on cetacean brains and cognition was published last week in PLOS Biology. I think it is the best summary to date on this subject and it raises again the uncomfortable matter of the ethics of whaling irrespective of … [Read more...] about The Ethics of Eating a Smart Animal – Like a Whale
Gwydir Wetlands Land Clearing Investigation
Hi Jennifer, 750 hectares of the nation's most significant waterbird breeding habitats has allegedly been cleared by a Moree farmer. News sources, including ABC Online, are suggesting that the case may turn out to be one of the worst since … [Read more...] about Gwydir Wetlands Land Clearing Investigation
The Climate Crisis as a Morale Builder?
“Whatever it costs will be minimal compared to our overall revenues, and we'll get that back many times over, by running a more efficient company and by growing morale among our employees. This program is a huge morale builder… “From what we see … [Read more...] about The Climate Crisis as a Morale Builder?
A Brisbane Brushtail Possum
Sometimes, in the middle of the night, it sounds like a horse is galloping across my tin roof. But having lived in Brisbane for a few years now, I know it is probably only a couple of brushtail possums. This one came onto my back verandah last … [Read more...] about A Brisbane Brushtail Possum
Talking GM with Pollies in Melbourne
"THREE years ago Labor backbencher Luke Donnellan voted for a four-year ban on genetically modified crops in Victoria. Last week Mr Donnellan invited his Labor colleagues to attend a pro-GM meeting at Parliament House sponsored by the Institute of … [Read more...] about Talking GM with Pollies in Melbourne
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
