THROUGH the Millennium drought of 2001 to 2009, I was optimistic that it would rain again, that the drought would end and probably with flooding rains. The drought did break, and the aggregated average annual rainfall for the Murray Darling … [Read more...] about Solar Cycle Could Point to Mega-Drought
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March Against Democracy
JULIA Gillard promised, if she was elected, that there would be no carbon tax. Tony Abbot promised, if he was elected, that he would scrap the carbon tax. But the learned ignorant promote mass action to get their way, all the while claiming … [Read more...] about March Against Democracy
Myth and the Bureau of Meteorology
WE know that the Australian Bureau of Meteorology can’t forecast weather more than a few days out. So why should we believe a climate forecast to 2030? According to Sara Phillips, writing for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, the … [Read more...] about Myth and the Bureau of Meteorology
Not a Natural Disaster, Just another Rainfall Deficit
In announcing yesterday’s $320 million drought assistance package for farmers there was some mention of the situation out west being akin to a natural disaster. A more accurate description would be that its part of a natural cycle - not a natural … [Read more...] about Not a Natural Disaster, Just another Rainfall Deficit
Mining Historical Data to Provide Better Medium-term Rainfall Forecasts
THERE are at least 3 practical ways in which medium-term rainfall forecasts for Queensland can be improved: 1. Through the use of sophisticated statistical modelling techniques, in particular artificial neural networks to mine historical data for … [Read more...] about Mining Historical Data to Provide Better Medium-term Rainfall Forecasts
Japanese Whale Harvest Halted by Activists Operating ‘Small Navy’?
I HAVE no problems with the sustainable harvest of whales in the Southern Ocean using a grenade tipped harpoon to facilitate a quick death. This is the method used by the Japanese. Usually the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports extensively … [Read more...] about Japanese Whale Harvest Halted by Activists Operating ‘Small Navy’?
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
