Could saving an orange-bellied bird warm the planet? That's the subtitle of the editorial in today's The Australian. The piece begins: "A LITTLE bird is causing big trouble in Victoria. At issue is the endangered orange-bellied parrot and the … [Read more...] about Minister Blocks Wind Farm for Parrot?
Red Gums, Edward River, Deniliquin
I took this picture at Deniliquin on the banks of the Edward River just this afternoon. The Edward is an anabranch of the Murray River and very much part of the Riverina. There is a perception that most red gums in this region are dead - well … [Read more...] about Red Gums, Edward River, Deniliquin
Hybrid Cars Not That Energy Efficient
In his latest book The Weather Makers, Tim Flannery suggests we can all do our bit for the environment including by considering buying a hybrid car. However, according to CNW Marketing Research Inc. as reported at Auto Spectator, and they spent two … [Read more...] about Hybrid Cars Not That Energy Efficient
Good News About Gouldian Finches
Its good news that numbers of the endangered gouldian finch appear to be increasing in northern Australia. Colleen O'Malley, from the Threatened Species Network, told ABC Online that: "We're talking birds in the vicinity of 200 to 400 in a flock, … [Read more...] about Good News About Gouldian Finches
More Claims & Counter Claims on Climate Change
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
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
