Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has announced a 'National Fuel Ethanol' program with plans to mandate ethanol blend E10 for vehicles and in this way reduce dependence on imported oil saving an estimated $1.8 billion. The ethanol will be … [Read more...] about Ethanol: Fuel of the Future?
Animals Really Threatened with Extinction
There was a story on ABC Television's Foreign Correspondent last night (that I didn't see) about an organization trying to save 'near extinct' wildlife in Cambodia's national parks including tigers, monkeys, sun bears, deer, and elephants. According … [Read more...] about Animals Really Threatened with Extinction
Wildflowers Follow Rain
Much of western Queensland received winter rain this year and the last few weeks has apparently seen the country-side transformed with a spectacular display of wildflowers. ABC radio Western Queensland has put together a photo gallery … [Read more...] about Wildflowers Follow Rain
On Hurricanes, including Katrina
Blog site 'real climate' has an interesting review of the relationship between hurricanes (frequency and intensity) and global warming with particular reference to Katrina. By way of introduction: The key connection is that between sea surface … [Read more...] about On Hurricanes, including Katrina
Where’s the Market Premium for Non- GM Canola?
After I wrote about the anti-GM lobby group the 'Network of Concerned Farmers' and their misinformation campaign in my column in The Land newspaper (11th August edition, pg. 24), I received letters and emails accusing me of not understanding basic … [Read more...] about Where’s the Market Premium for Non- GM Canola?
Noongars Knew Best (Part 2)
On 17th June I posted an essay from David Ward, WA, titled 'Noongars Knew Best' about aboriginal management of the dry forests of the SW of Western Australia. In this new post, which is a powerpoint presentation from David, four scenarios for … [Read more...] about Noongars Knew Best (Part 2)
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
