I write a fortnightly column for The Land; the NSW Rural Weekly. Last week I wrote about drought and Jared Diamond and I have got lots of positive and negative feedback. The Land doesn't put a lot of stuff on the web, but the piece is up at the IPA … [Read more...] about The Land (June 16, 2005)
Whales & Climate Change
As Environment Minister Ian Campbell laments the playing of politics at the International Whaling Commission meeting in Ulsan (South Korea) today, I wish we had a better idea how population numbers of the different whale species are fairing - and … [Read more...] about Whales & Climate Change
Running on What?
Just last month the PM announced the appointment of a taskforce to "examine the latest scientific evidence on the impacts of ethanol and other biofuel use on human health, environmental outcomes and automotive operations" (quote not at above … [Read more...] about Running on What?
From Morney
"A photo from out 'there'.... This one from an area known as Morney on the way to Birdsville." View image. Emailed from Peter Jones, Barcaldine. Thanks Peter. … [Read more...] about From Morney
End of an Era
The 170-year tradition of grazing cattle in Victoria's high country is over according to the Victorian Shadow Minister for Agriculture Philip Davis. In a press release last Friday he said, "In one fell swoop, the Bracks Government this afternoon … [Read more...] about End of an Era
Name Calling
I dislike editing comments from contributors to this site. I have done so recently to try and remove at least some of the personal attack - from more than one contributor. The trouble is that it is a slippery slope - both ways. You don't edit and a … [Read more...] about Name Calling
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
