“CORAL atolls have proven over thousands of years that, if left alone, they can go up and down with any sea level rise. And if we follow some simple conservation practices, they can continue to do so and to support atoll residents. But they cannot … [Read more...] about The Real Threats to Coral Atolls
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Minerals Industry Now Complaining
THE [Australian] minerals industry has demanded [the Prime Minister] Kevin Rudd overhaul his proposed emissions trading system or risk smashing Australian jobs and the nation's industrial competitiveness. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Minerals Industry Now Complaining
Dust Storm Hits Central Eastern Australia
AS I look outside the sky is orange with dust. It irritates the nose and eyes, tickles the throats and sits heavily on the chest. And I am inside. According to all the news reports visibility is 10 metres at Broken Hill to the far west and 100 … [Read more...] about Dust Storm Hits Central Eastern Australia
White Bark Pine Trees (Part 2): A Note from James Mayeau
“THE trail we were on is at the treeline, 8 or 9 thousand feet. Most of the time it's buried under 6 to 10 feet of snow, so not too many people get up their until late spring or early summer... First people in are rangers who maintain the trail … [Read more...] about White Bark Pine Trees (Part 2): A Note from James Mayeau
More Smearing of Scientific Scepticism
IT was once the case that if you didn’t believe in anthropogenic global warming (AGW) and the climate crisis you were a scientist in the pay of big oil. That was also an accusation in Chris Mooney’s first book ‘The Republican War on … [Read more...] about More Smearing of Scientific Scepticism
US Senate Delays on Carbon
Democratic leaders in the US Senate said last night they may wait until next year to take up climate change legislation, jeopardising the prospect of reaching a deal to avoid the most catastrophic consequences of global warming. The delay would … [Read more...] about US Senate Delays on Carbon
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
