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
Kiwi’s Counting Cost of Kyoto
New Zealand has signed up to a contingent liability of $9 billion to $14 billion at present values through its commitment to the Kyoto protocol, according to what has become know as the Castalia Report. While the report was published last September … [Read more...] about Kiwi’s Counting Cost of Kyoto
Noongars Knew Best
The following essay is from, and by, David Ward of Western Australia. Thanks David. Before Europeans arrived, Noongar people managed our south-west dry forests and woodlands very well without fire trucks, water bombers, helicopters, television … [Read more...] about Noongars Knew Best
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
