The Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, has just today announced a new plan for the management of water in Australia. He suggested a $10 billion budget for the following 10 point plan: 1. A nationwide investment in Australia’s irrigation … [Read more...] about Australian PM Announces New Water Plan
Western Gray Whale Dies In Fishing Net: A Note from David in Tokyo
Hi Jennifer, Unfortunately a fourth western gray whale has died after becoming entangled in a fixed fishing net off the coast of North Eastern … [Read more...] about Western Gray Whale Dies In Fishing Net: A Note from David in Tokyo
Parachutes & Prescribed Burning: A Note from David Ward
"It has come to my notice, through a regular contributor to this blog (Rog), that Professor Smith, of Cambridge University, has submitted a systematic review of parachute use to prevent death and major trauma related to gravitational challenge. He … [Read more...] about Parachutes & Prescribed Burning: A Note from David Ward
Give the Sheep a Drink Now
There has been heavy rain and even flooding in northern South Australia and parts of western Victoria. But irrigators upstream in the New South Wales Murray Valley are running out of water and what little remains is stagnant and becoming … [Read more...] about Give the Sheep a Drink Now
Bindi Irwin Gets It Wrong on Koalas
Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin, may be the youngest person to ever address the National Press Club in Washington DC. According to ABC Online she follows in the footsteps of Winston Churchill, Indira Gandhi and … [Read more...] about Bindi Irwin Gets It Wrong on Koalas
Has the Drought Across Southern Australia Finally Broken?
Has the drought across southern Australia finally broken? According to ABC Rural Weather: "cloud is crossing western Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania with a trough, generating widespread rain. Low cloud is driven across southern … [Read more...] about Has the Drought Across Southern Australia Finally Broken?
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
