I received the following note, "No one with any vestige of objectivity could read the following and still believe that Anthropogenic Global Warming remains the threat that is being proclaimed. Jennifer, you must comment on this in your blog. It … [Read more...] about More Claims & Counter Claims on Climate Change
Taz the Technician
Taz, who also uses the pen name Bugger, has an opinion on most everything. A champion of the anecdotal he can hold his own in discussion on forestry, energy - but I'm not so sure about salinity. I'd been wondering how Taz spent his time between … [Read more...] about Taz the Technician
Auditing of Environmental Policies: Request from Victorian Farmers
I received the following note from a policy officer at the Victorian Farmers Federation: "This may be of interest as it relates directly to your work regarding the importance of scientific accountability. It's an extract from the Victorian Farmers … [Read more...] about Auditing of Environmental Policies: Request from Victorian Farmers
The Whale: A Fish in Japanese Eyes (Part 2)
Most Australians love whales and abhor the idea of killing these magnificient creatures. In contrast there is a long tradition of killing and eating whales in Japan. I am an Australian and I am interested in understanding the history and culture of … [Read more...] about The Whale: A Fish in Japanese Eyes (Part 2)
Climate Models More Accurate Than Salinity Models
Some time ago I was sent a link to a paper by Myanna Lahsen, an anthropologist who spent seven years studying climate modelers at the National Centre for Atmospheric Research. Her research findings seem to focus on what the modelers said, without … [Read more...] about Climate Models More Accurate Than Salinity Models
Blair Announces New ‘Politics & Environment Wiki’
Jennifer has kindly asked me to write a few introductory words as part of the launch of the new 'Politics and Environment Wiki'. As one who knows bugger-all about Wikis I guess I am eminently qualified... a bit like asking some of the commentators … [Read more...] about Blair Announces New ‘Politics & Environment Wiki’
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
