With all the concern about global warming resulting in more deaths due to climate-related disasters, I thought I would see if I could find some statistics on the subject. Since 1988 the WHO Collaborating Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of … [Read more...] about Deaths Due to Climate-Related Disasters
As Lowe as it Gets (Part 1)
I was sent a copy of Ian Lowe's soon to be launched book 'A big fix' subtitled 'Radical solutions for Australia's environmental crisis' (Black Inc 2005). I started reading the book yesterday at the beach. It is full of popular mythology dressed up … [Read more...] about As Lowe as it Gets (Part 1)
French Farmers Put Big Crack in EU’s Anti-GM Facade
My first post on GM foods at this web-log was on 8th June and the first comment was from Stephen Dawson, he wrote: In 1903 the first heavier-than-air machine achieved flight. A decade later aircraft were still custom-built, dangerous and had hardly … [Read more...] about French Farmers Put Big Crack in EU’s Anti-GM Facade
Ethanol: Fuel of the Future?
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
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
