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
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)
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
