The 2009 Darcy Medal will be awarded to Demetris Koutsoyiannis (http:// www.itia.ntua.gr/dk) has been awarded the The Darcy Medal (http://www.egu.eu/ index.phpid=48&file=henry_darcy_overview&cHash=8b0bfba456ff76b4e3164b1dbcfb8463). He … [Read more...] about Demetris Koutsoyiannis Awarded Darcy Medal
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Censoring and the Internet
Before this year's Beijing Olympic Games, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd chastised the Chinese authorities for blocking full access to the internet for the assembled world media: "My attitude to our friends in China is very simple", he said. "They should … [Read more...] about Censoring and the Internet
Coal for Breakfast?
Starting with an average grain yield of 3.75 tonnes hectare and a realistic average price of $220 per tonne, a Haystack farm will produce $497,775 from each hectare in a hundred years, which is the life expectancy of a child born today. This … [Read more...] about Coal for Breakfast?
Tasmanian Timbers
Hi folks, the Fine Timbers Tasmania inc. Chain of Custody has been officially launched earlier today. The website is up and running, and the roll-out of the program is beginning... Visit the website at www.chainofcustody.com.au cheers, … [Read more...] about Tasmanian Timbers
Benny Peiser Talks in the UK
Benny Peiser: Shock Horror - Media Hype and Climate Alarmism Women's Institute - Science Day, 21 November, 1:40pm http://www.wi-cheshire.org.uk/diary.html Benny Peiser: Space Technology for Planetary Defence Chester Astronomical Society, … [Read more...] about Benny Peiser Talks in the UK
Ian Plimer Explains
Ian Plimer did a great job on Australian ABC Television last night explaining climate in a geological context. http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/business/items/200811/s2416977.htm On the same program the Treasury fantasy modelling had a rune … [Read more...] about Ian Plimer Explains