I have previously expressed concern that graziers in the Macquarie Marshes are diverting environmental water from the Ramsar-listed nature reserve to private land. About two weeks ago I asked the NSW government whether the levy bank, as shown in … [Read more...] about But Reed Beds Need Water!
Coral Bleaching & The Reef: Walter Starck
There is a widespread belief, cultivated at least in part by Prof Ove Hoegh-Guldberg that global warming has resulted in more coral bleaching. Given the interest in the subject, I have copied the following comment from Dr Walter Starck, from … [Read more...] about Coral Bleaching & The Reef: Walter Starck
Global Warming & The Reef: Andrew Bolt &
On 31st January there was a piece in The Age titled 'Scientists worried by reef bleaching' quoting Prof Ove Hoegh-Guldberg from the University of Queensland, with Don Henry from the Australian Conservation Foundation suggesting the problem of … [Read more...] about Global Warming & The Reef: Andrew Bolt &
Jeffrey Smith To Reveal New GM Food Risks, But Not Until August
Jeffrey Smith's book 'Seeds of Deception' has been translated into several languages, so presumably it sold well in english when it was first published a couple of years ago. A basic premise of the book is that genetically modified (GM) food is … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Smith To Reveal New GM Food Risks, But Not Until August
Skeptics Ask for Public Consultation on Climate Change
Following is a much talked about letter from '60 climate skeptics' to the new Canadian PM. It was published by Canadian and UK newspapers including The Telegraph. "Thursday, April 06, 2006 An open letter to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen … [Read more...] about Skeptics Ask for Public Consultation on Climate Change
A Green Turtle @ Saxon Reef @ The Great Barrier Reef
I went snorkling on Saturday off Cairns. It was a magnificent day. I saw lots of fish and coral. But the highlight was swimming with this green turtle at Saxon reef. You can't properly see the turtle's head for its fin, but poking out from its … [Read more...] about A Green Turtle @ Saxon Reef @ The Great Barrier Reef
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
