"The fundamental flaw in Jared Diamond's treatment of Easter Island is that he approaches the problems of its evolution and history with the zeal of an environmental campaigner, and not with the dispassionate detachment of a scientist. He is too much … [Read more...] about More on Jared Diamond & ‘Collapse’
Anti-GW Campaign Trumps Anti-Uranium Campaign
A friend suggested to me recently that all the concern about global warming is driving increasing acceptance of uranium as an energy source. So is this a case of one scary campaign trumping another? Of course many who campaigned against uranium are … [Read more...] about Anti-GW Campaign Trumps Anti-Uranium Campaign
Adapting to Climate Change
The question that I asked last Thursday (18th August) - might it get wetter as it gets warmer - was not answered. There was comment made that this question can't be answered. There was comment made that the question is irrelevant. Phil Done has … [Read more...] about Adapting to Climate Change
Quolls for Sale Instead of Cats?
I have been in Melbourne over the weekend. I had the most magnificent meal of Kangaroo Saturday night over-looking the Yarra River. The choice of dish was perhaps influenced by the book I am reading. Michael Archer (Dean of the Faculty of Science … [Read more...] about Quolls for Sale Instead of Cats?
Wollemi Elephants
Where would you plant a Wollemi pine? According to The Australian, fewer than 300 saplings of the relic giant tree which can live for 1,000 years are to be auctioned by Sotheby's soon. But why stop at a 90 million year old pine for the farm or acre … [Read more...] about Wollemi Elephants
Telstra was Meant to Save the Environment
With all the talk about Barnaby Joyce and the sale of Telstra I am reminded of the Natural Heritage Trust - established from the sale of T1. And this is what John Anderson said in the Australian Parliament on 19th June 1996: This Bill will establish … [Read more...] about Telstra was Meant to Save the Environment
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
