Europe and the UK have committed to reducing emissions of greenhouse gases by 60 percent by 2050 and the Australian Labor party has now followed suit. Labor spokesperson for the environment, Peter Garrett, writing for Ninemsn.com.au, claims: "There … [Read more...] about Reducing Emissions by 60 Percent: Australian Labor Follows British Labour Lead
Should Rats Eat Corn?
"In the past 2 weeks there has been considerable press about a forthcoming article in the journal Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. This article 'New Analysis of a Rat Feeding Study with a Genetically Modified Maize Reveals … [Read more...] about Should Rats Eat Corn?
Global Initiative on Forests and Climate: Media Release from Australian Prime Minister
"Today the Australian Government launched a Global Initiative on Forests and Climate. This represents a material advance in the global effort to tackle climate change and protect the world's forests, according to a media release from the office of … [Read more...] about Global Initiative on Forests and Climate: Media Release from Australian Prime Minister
Why Are There No Major “Spikes or Troughs” in the Official Direct Measurements of C02? A Note from Arnost
I was fascinated by some of the issues raised and explanations given by Arnost, posted here as a comment late last night in response to a comment from Paul Biggs: "Hi Paul, Kudos to you for asking great questions and especially questions that risk … [Read more...] about Why Are There No Major “Spikes or Troughs” in the Official Direct Measurements of C02? A Note from Arnost
American Meteorologists Launch Weblog on Climate Policy
Meteorologists know a lot about climate, or at least they should. But are they the best group to be promoting policy responses to say 'climate change'? Once upon a time scientists mostly just provided quality information, and then those with, for … [Read more...] about American Meteorologists Launch Weblog on Climate Policy
San Francisco Bans Plastic Bags? Not Really
The headline gives the impression San Francisco has banned plastic shopping bags. Indeed the San Francisco Chronicle reported yesterday that the San Franciso Board of Supervisors approved groundbreaking legislation on Tuesday to "outlaw plastic … [Read more...] about San Francisco Bans Plastic Bags? Not Really
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
