A farmer from south western Queensland phoned me about one of my columns in The Land newspaper earlier this year. It was my column on koalas and he wanted to tell me about how many koalas, kangaroos and emus there were on his property. I suggested … [Read more...] about Blogs with an Australian Environmental Focus
Martin Ferguson Promotes Australian Forestry
"Australia has 155 million hectares of native forests. About 10 percent - 11 million hectares - of those forests are managed for wood production with less than 1 percent being harvested in any one year. The small proportion of forests that is … [Read more...] about Martin Ferguson Promotes Australian Forestry
Christmas Eve 2005
It feels like Christmas Eve ... It is so hot here in Brisbane. I have eaten too many fruit mince pies and I have three packets of unopened Christmas cards that were to be written in and posted earlier this week. But nevermind. My Christmas tree … [Read more...] about Christmas Eve 2005
Intelligent What? Not Science.
This is the best news that I have heard in ages, from the Boston Globe Online: WASHINGTON -- A federal judge in Pennsylvania yesterday ruled that intelligent design is "nothing less than the progeny of creationism" and should not be taught in public … [Read more...] about Intelligent What? Not Science.
Pilot Whales, Really Just Sheep?
It is great news that the 100 pilot whales stranded on a beach at the top of New Zealand's South Island have been refloated and are on their way back out to sea. But you have to wonder who gave these dolphins, that seem unable to orientate for … [Read more...] about Pilot Whales, Really Just Sheep?
Who Writes What for Whom?
John Quiggin comments at his blog today that a senior fellow at the CATO Institute in the US has resigned because he received cash for specific promotional articles. It reminded me of a newspaper article I was sent last week outlining the extent to … [Read more...] about Who Writes What for Whom?
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
