Not so many years ago Australian farmers where forced to clear their land of trees, it was a condition of many leases. Some areas were over-cleared particularly in Western Australia. Over the last 10 years the pendulum has swung in completely the … [Read more...] about Journalist Ross Coulthart Legitimises Farmer Woody Weed Concerns
Waste to Diesel: How Soon?
A Washington-based company called Green Power claims it can turn household waste and medical waste into diesel for US$0.52-0.58/gallon. According to FarmOnline the company thrilled spectators with a demonstration in Washington on 26th July witnessed … [Read more...] about Waste to Diesel: How Soon?
What Do You Think About Treated Sewage Effluent in Water Supplies?
At the weekend 62 percent of Toowoomba residents voted against drinking treated sewage effluent. Just yesterday the Local Government Association of Queensland put out a press release suggesting Toowoomba is not typical of the rest of Queensland - or … [Read more...] about What Do You Think About Treated Sewage Effluent in Water Supplies?
ABC Should Apologize For Misleading Viewers on Forestry: Cinders
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has found that the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) breached the ABC’s own Code of Practice 2002 by failing to make every reasonable effort to ensure that a Four Corners program about the … [Read more...] about ABC Should Apologize For Misleading Viewers on Forestry: Cinders
Climate Skeptics on Trial in California: Steven Milloy
"The State of California has filed a request in federal court to force auto makers[General Motors, DaimlerChrysler Corp., and the Association of Automobile Manufacturers] to disclose all documents and communications between the companies and the … [Read more...] about Climate Skeptics on Trial in California: Steven Milloy
DDT returns to battle malaria in Africa: Reuters
"Controlled indoor spraying of the infamous pesticide DDT is poised to make a comeback in countries that have tried and failed to do without it in the battle against malaria," reports news service Reuters. The Institute of Public Affairs* has … [Read more...] about DDT returns to battle malaria in Africa: Reuters
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
