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
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Israel, Denmark and Renault Commit to Electric Cars
CAR manufacturer Renault has announced a commitment to the production of at least 100,000 electric cars by 2016. The announcement was made at the Frankfurt Motor Show with the cars to be built for drivers in Israel and Denmark. The success … [Read more...] about Israel, Denmark and Renault Commit to Electric Cars
US Rejects Kyoto Ahead of Copenhagen
Europe has clashed with the US Obama administration over climate change in a potentially damaging split that comes ahead of crucial political negotiations on a new global deal to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. US negotiators have told European … [Read more...] about US Rejects Kyoto Ahead of Copenhagen
Abiotic Oil (Part 3)
“RESEARCHERS at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm have been able to prove that the fossils of animals and plants are not necessary to generate raw oil and natural gas. This result is extremely radical as it means that it will be … [Read more...] about Abiotic Oil (Part 3)
Warming in Hawaii
WHILE it is generally agreed that there has been an increase in global temperatures over the last 150 years there is much debate as to how continuous or sporadic this warming has been. I have suggested that understanding could be aided by focusing … [Read more...] about Warming in Hawaii
Dishonest Egg Labelling
An analysis of egg industry data has confirmed there are not enough free-range layer hens in Australia to produce the number of eggs labelled free-range. Read more here. The picture shows Jennifer nursing a free range chicken. … [Read more...] about Dishonest Egg Labelling
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
