I am guessing that Neil Hewett and his family have spent the day preparing for Cyclone Larry. The cyclone is already a category 4 (225-279 km/hr winds) and expected to intensify before crossing the coast somewhere south of Cairns (and the Daintree) … [Read more...] about Cyclone Larry Intensifies
Global Warming: More Water, But Not More Floods
After reviewing more than 100 peer-reviewed studies, Thomas Huntington from the United States Geological Survey, has concluded that there is more water circulating as a consequence of global warming. This includes more rainfall and more evaporation, … [Read more...] about Global Warming: More Water, But Not More Floods
Phil Done on ‘Gross National Happiness’
Following is a note from Phil Done, a reader and regular commentator at this blog: "A recurrent theme on the blog in the great battles of good versus evil is that that free markets are wonderful efficient mechanisms and economic growth is a good … [Read more...] about Phil Done on ‘Gross National Happiness’
Land & Water Audit Got it Completely Wrong, But Who Cares?
According to National Water Commission Chairman Ken Matthews: "Ground water, in my view, is the sleeper issue in Australian water management, and indeed all over the world," Mr Matthews said. "Ground water is very poorly understood in Australia and … [Read more...] about Land & Water Audit Got it Completely Wrong, But Who Cares?
Good News: Krill & Phytoplankton Thriving off Antarctica
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
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
