"I haven't heard any claims beating this in this supposed summer of all summers", was the message in an email from a reader of this blog and this link that includes: "There are a small number of towns in Australia whose names have such a potency and … [Read more...] about Hottest Town: Hottest Year: 1924
On Putting Out Bushfires
"Part of bushfire fighting culture is that you control lightning strikes by 10 o'clock the next morning or you are in trouble. We have done that over the years and we have done it successfully. We had not lost them before. But nobody seemed to want … [Read more...] about On Putting Out Bushfires
SA Premier Pledges 60% Cut in Emissions
South Australian Premier Mike Rann might be listening to the once-banned Solar Shop advertisements in which Tim Flannery says climate change is the greatest threat facing humanity. According to ABC Online, just today he has pledged a whopping 60 … [Read more...] about SA Premier Pledges 60% Cut in Emissions
How Green was My Subsidy?
The European Union spends about A$5.6 billion a year on schemes aimed at encouraging less-intensive farming in order to increase biodiversity, improve water quality etcetera on farm. But it has delivered very little tangible environmental benefit … [Read more...] about How Green was My Subsidy?
Steller’s Sea Cow
There has been a fair interest at this blog in marine mammals, in particular whales. (If you are a new reader just do a search using the word 'whale' or 'whaling'.) But I actually think dugongs are more beautiful and probably more vulnerable as a … [Read more...] about Steller’s Sea Cow
Ian Mott on Jared Diamond & Old Growth
Following my recent post titled 'More Tall Tales from Jared Diamond' there was comment that it would be useful to know the area of old growth forest remaining in Australia. I put the challenge to Ian Mott and here is his guest post: "Professor Jared … [Read more...] about Ian Mott on Jared Diamond & Old Growth
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
