Scientists from the Australian Antarctic Division and the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Co-operative Research Centre have just returned from a 10-week survey of the Australian Antarctic Territory where, according to Dr Nathan Bindoff, they saw … [Read more...] about Good News: Krill & Phytoplankton Thriving off Antarctica
Species Vulnerable to Extinction (Part 6): Liverworts in Karri Forests
Dear Jennifer, I would like to share an example of the absurdity and wastage which goes under the name of endangered or threatened species management in southwestern forests [of western Australia], part of the 'great diversity hotspot' referred to … [Read more...] about Species Vulnerable to Extinction (Part 6): Liverworts in Karri Forests
Commonwealth Games Mascot Not an Endangered Species
The Commonwealth Games will begin tomorrow in Melbourne with an endangered subspecies as its mascot. While the fine print in some of the promotional material explains that Karak belongs to a subspecies of red-tailed black cockatoo, the general … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Games Mascot Not an Endangered Species
Emissions Trading Just Another Tax: Ray Evans
Last month The Lavoisier Society published a document titled 'Nine Lies About Global Warming' in which Ray Evans draws a comparison between the issuing of taxi licenses and carbon trading. He writes: "A number of economists have climbed onto the … [Read more...] about Emissions Trading Just Another Tax: Ray Evans
Australian Farmers Losing Competitive Edge
David Tribe writing about the latest issue of the Australian Farm Policy Journal and quoting Executive Director Mick Keogh notes there has been little real growth in total annual agricultural research and development investment levels in Australia … [Read more...] about Australian Farmers Losing Competitive Edge
Species Vulnerable to Extinction (Part 4): Incorrect Listings
Following is a note from a reader on the subject of species incorrectly listed as vulnerable to exinction in Australia. The reader, who I will call Matthew for convenience*, makes the point that both state and federal lists of threatened speces are … [Read more...] about Species Vulnerable to Extinction (Part 4): Incorrect Listings
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
