In Matthew Denholm's article in Saturday’s Australian, Greens Senator Bob Brown describes a Howard Government proposal to amend the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999, as “…an absolutely pivotal moment in Australian … [Read more...] about Treaty troubles
Bird-dropping Spider
Not a picture of immediate beauty, but consider its design a little more closely. The spider has laid down a foundation of very white silk, resembling the character of a bird-dropping and has positioned itself centrally, with glossy-white carapace … [Read more...] about Bird-dropping Spider
Jen’s On Holidays
I'm going to the beach tomorrow. I'm staying in a place with no telephone, no internet connection and I assume there will be no polar bears. A friend will be looking after this blog. I look forward to continuing the discussions in about 10 days … [Read more...] about Jen’s On Holidays
Weekend Reading
1. False Hopes and Natural Disasters By Andrew Baird 26 December 2006 SINCE the Indian Ocean tsunami two years ago today that killed more than 200,000 people, governments, donors and experts have embraced the idea that healthy mangrove forests and … [Read more...] about Weekend Reading
Polar Bear Facts: Part 1, Numbers Have Increased Dramatically Over Last 30 Years
I am no expert on polar bears. In fact I have never been to the Arctic. But I do have an interest in animal conservation, that scientific findings are reported honestly and accurately, and that the general public is not mislead on environmental … [Read more...] about Polar Bear Facts: Part 1, Numbers Have Increased Dramatically Over Last 30 Years
Severity of the Current Drought: A Note from Luke
Hi Jennifer, There has been substantial discussion on the blog over the last few months as to the severity of the current drought afflicting much of Australia and its cause. A fair emphasis has been as to whether the current drought is the “absolute … [Read more...] about Severity of the Current Drought: A Note from Luke
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
