“The leaked US diplomatic cables reveal how the US seeks dirt on nations opposed to its approach to tackling global warming; how financial and other aid is used by countries to gain political backing; how distrust, broken promises and creative … [Read more...] about WikiLeaks Reveal US Obsession with Securing Copenhagen
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Qatar Outbids US and Australia for Soccer Matches
The oil rich Gulf state of Qatar has out bided Australia, and even the US, for the FIFA Soccer World Cup. According to The Australian: "The Gulf state's climate that will be so hot during the World Cup that the organisers admit they will need to … [Read more...] about Qatar Outbids US and Australia for Soccer Matches
The Case of Irish Oaks Tree Rings
Queen’s University Belfast holds an extensive database on tree rings, particularly Irish oaks; information that may be used in the reconstruction of past climate conditions. A request for this information from Doug Keenan under the United Kingdom’s … [Read more...] about The Case of Irish Oaks Tree Rings
Invitation to The Land’s Gala Centenary Dinner
Set down for Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Sydney Olympic Park Homebush, The Land’s gala Centenary Dinner will officially kick start a year of celebrations designed to acknowledge those who have supported us over the last 100 years. The Land is … [Read more...] about Invitation to The Land’s Gala Centenary Dinner
Bobos in Paradise, and in Australia
IT is ten years since the book was published, and I wish I had read it ten years ago. ‘Bodos in Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There’ by David Brooks, 2000, has made me reassess my understanding of the Australian Greens and what … [Read more...] about Bobos in Paradise, and in Australia
The Political Solution to Australia’s Energy Dilemma: Open Letter to Greg Combet from Phil Sawyer
The Hon Greg Combet AM MP Dear Greg, Recognising the important role that you will undoubtedly play in shaping our future energy policies, and mindful of the difficult situation that we, as a party, currently find ourselves in, I write to … [Read more...] about The Political Solution to Australia’s Energy Dilemma: Open Letter to Greg Combet from Phil Sawyer
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
