THERE is now a website where, at least theoretically, anyone can download near-real time data on ocean temperatures, salinity and currents for the Australian marine environment. The Australian government contributed $52 million to the … [Read more...] about New Marine Data Website
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Costing a Whale
LAST week the International Whaling Commission (IWC) met on the Portuguese island of Madeira and agreed that climate change is a threat to whales. A decision on the Danish proposal for Greenland to hunt 10 humpback whales a year was postponed. … [Read more...] about Costing a Whale
More Mosquitos in Colombo
An outbreak of dengue fever in Sri Lanka has led to 151 deaths and is continuing to spread. To cover up its own responsibility for the erosion of public health care, the government has blamed ordinary people for the epidemic and imposed punitive … [Read more...] about More Mosquitos in Colombo
New US ‘Clean Energy’ Bill versus Trade
President Obama praised the energy bill passed by the House as an “extraordinary first step,” but he spoke out against a provision that would impose trade penalties on countries that do not accept limits on global warming pollution. Read more here. … [Read more...] about New US ‘Clean Energy’ Bill versus Trade
US ‘Cap n Trade’ Carbon Act Passes First Major Hurdle
YESTERDAY President Barrack Obama praised the House of Representatives for its “Historic action with the passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act ... It’s a bold and necessary step that holds the promise of creating new industries and … [Read more...] about US ‘Cap n Trade’ Carbon Act Passes First Major Hurdle
Al Gore Supports New Eco-Domain Names
Promo for “.eco,” a top level domain for green-minded nonprofits, businesses, and individuals on the internet. Video here. … [Read more...] about Al Gore Supports New Eco-Domain Names
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
