There is no campaign against the export of woodchip from Queensland's native forests because all the forest 'residue' that could be turned into woodchip is burnt instead. I understand this was the outcome of the 1999 deal between the Queensland … [Read more...] about Burn the Woodchip Instead?
Worst Argument in the World
"I know of an argument which, although it is almost-unbelievably bad, has not only escaped critism by philosophers, but has received the endorsement of coutless philosophers. I think it is the worst argument in the world..." and so began a note … [Read more...] about Worst Argument in the World
Louis Hissink
When I started this blog it was with some trepidation as I outlined in my very first post, http://www.jennifermarohasy.com/blog/archives/000549.html . And I wondered whether anyone would comment. I like comments because I like to know what I might … [Read more...] about Louis Hissink
Terrorist or Freedom Fighter?
There is a little poll at Senator Andrew Bartlett web-log that asks the question: "Which group is more damaging to the proper functioning of Australian democracy: journalists, politicians, apathetic voters?" When I last looked most people had voted … [Read more...] about Terrorist or Freedom Fighter?
Alan Woods, The House of Lords, and More
Both Alan Woods (columnist with The Australian) and Britian's House of Lords have recently written on the economics of 'global warming'. I have received several emails asking me to post something about the House of Lords report. The first email … [Read more...] about Alan Woods, The House of Lords, and More
Lichen Spider
Neil Hewett, Cooper Creek Wilderness, The Daintree, Nth Queensland, emailed this picture of a lichen spider, See Spider (40 kbs). It came with the note, "If only humankind would blend with the natural landscape with a little more discretion." And … [Read more...] about Lichen Spider
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
