THE river at Rockhampton, even while 25 miles from its mouth at the Pacific Ocean, is still tidal, so the salt water backs up into the river with the tides. Fresh water flows down the river. So as a constant supply of fresh water is maintained for … [Read more...] about Rockhampton Flooding: Comment from Tony including about the Fitzroy Barrage
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Aboriginal self-determination: The Whiteman’s dream – Gary Johns
GARY Johns, a former colleague and friend of many years, has just had a book published by Connor Court entitled 'Aboriginal self-determination: The Whiteman's dream'. I haven't got my copy yet, so can't provide a review, but no doubt it will be … [Read more...] about Aboriginal self-determination: The Whiteman’s dream – Gary Johns
Nathan Dam would have mitigated Theodore flooding
State and federal governments, blinded by alarmist reports falsely predicting a dry future, have done very little about flood mitigation – except perhaps from sea-level rise. Earlier today, the small town of Theodore was evacuated as the Dawson … [Read more...] about Nathan Dam would have mitigated Theodore flooding
A Time for Sharing
I’ve just received an email with Season’s Greetings from Neil Hewett. Those who have followed this blog for several years will remember Neil for his wonderful posts from the Daintree Rainforest of North Queensland – the oldest surviving rainforest … [Read more...] about A Time for Sharing
The Inevitable Triumph of Nuclear Power?
"ANNA Bligh, the Queensland Premier, has backed calls for the Labor Party to review its policy on nuclear power "The Queensland Premier has warned that renewable sources cannot meet the surging demand for baseload electricity... according to The … [Read more...] about The Inevitable Triumph of Nuclear Power?
Official Seasonal Forecasts Wrong Again
“Let’s hope Santa isn’t relying on weather forecasts from the U.K. Met Office. The British deep freeze of recent weeks (which has also immobilized much of continental Europe) is profoundly embarrassing for the official forecaster. Just two months ago … [Read more...] about Official Seasonal Forecasts Wrong Again
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
