"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
Greenpeace Prevented from Docking in Tokyo Harbour: Media Release from Japan Whaling Association
"The Japan Whaling Association today congratulated the All Japan Seamen's Union (AJSU) in their support for the safety of martime workers at sea by protesting the arrival of Greenpeace vessel Esperanza and preventing it from docking in Tokyo … [Read more...] about Greenpeace Prevented from Docking in Tokyo Harbour: Media Release from Japan Whaling Association
Tasmanian Pulp Mill at Crossroads: A Note from Cinders
Hi Jennifer, For a second time since the late 1980’s a pulp mill in Tasmania has been delayed by green campaigning. This week we will see if another pulp mill – a value adding, downstream processing, job-creating factory – will also be thrown on … [Read more...] about Tasmanian Pulp Mill at Crossroads: A Note from Cinders
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
