Last week the Australian Treasury released modelling of the likely impact of an Emissions Trading Scheme. All the scenarios assume the rest of the world will sign-up. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Wishful Thinking on Carbon Trading
Opinion
National University fosters Forest Activism based on Ignorance: A Note from Mark Poynter
A recent paper by economist Dr Judith Ajani of the Australian National University’s Fenner School of Environment and Society, states that: Deforestation and the degradation of native forests account for an estimated 20 per cent of Australia’s annual … [Read more...] about National University fosters Forest Activism based on Ignorance: A Note from Mark Poynter
Saving Tassie Devils
Consider supporting the Taronga Zoo captive breeding program for the Tasmanian Devil. Captive breeding programs can work, indeed we now have Nailtail Wallabies in Scotia National Park. You can donate here. Picture via Mike. More … [Read more...] about Saving Tassie Devils
Carbon Fools’ Day in London
"October 28, 2008, will go down in history as ‘carbon fools day’, a sad day for democracy and science, a day when opposition parties [in the British Parliament] failed to challenge a dangerously unsound policy, devoid of any real scientific basis, … [Read more...] about Carbon Fools’ Day in London
Rainwater Tanks That Can’t Be Recycled: A Note from Don Matthews
IN Australian cities rainwater tanks are being promoted as environmentally friendly with generous government subsidies available for their purchase and installation. But according to Don Matthew, a gardener who is passionate about the environment, … [Read more...] about Rainwater Tanks That Can’t Be Recycled: A Note from Don Matthews
Saving the Great Barrier Reef Again: A Note from Ian Morgan
You know there's an election around the corner in Queensland when politicians get emotional and angry about the Great Barrier Reef. The Labor Government has been in power in Queensland for the past 10 years and the previous Premier, Peter Beattie, … [Read more...] about Saving the Great Barrier Reef Again: A Note from Ian Morgan
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
