The International Whaling Commission (IWC) was established in 1948 at the initiative of the United States to establish a new world order in whaling. Initially 15 governments were party to the IWC with Japan at the time under occupation and without … [Read more...] about The Moratorium on Whaling as a Reflection of the “Muddled Cosmological Beliefs” of the West
Opinion
Emissions Not Making Rivers Run Dry: A Note from Stewart Franks
IS the ongoing drought in the Murray-Darling Basin affected by climate change? The simple answer is that there is no evidence that CO2 has had any significant role. Like it or not, that is the science. In fact, the drought was caused by an … [Read more...] about Emissions Not Making Rivers Run Dry: A Note from Stewart Franks
Whale Meat as a Western Taboo
It’s free-range, organic and tastes like an exceptionally tender eye fillet. I am referring to the whale meat, lightly roasted in black pepper, I enjoyed Tuesday night in Tokyo. The Japanese delegates at the conference I am attending here … [Read more...] about Whale Meat as a Western Taboo
Ten of the Best Climate Research Papers (Nine Peer-Reviewed): A Note from Cohenite
The accusation of a lack of peer review (PR) by those who mount arguments against anthropogenic global warming (AGW) is at the heart of the elitism, consensus and ad hominem approach used by many supporters of AGW. It is a red herring. … [Read more...] about Ten of the Best Climate Research Papers (Nine Peer-Reviewed): A Note from Cohenite
Climate Case Built on Thin Foundation: John McLean
ROSS Garnaut made it clear in his interim report that his climate change review takes as a starting point - not as a belief but on the balance of probabilities - that the claims made in the fourth assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on … [Read more...] about Climate Case Built on Thin Foundation: John McLean
Polar Bears Move When Climate Changes: A Note from Nichole Hoskin
THIRTY years ago polar bear experts were discussing 'climatic fluctuations' rather than climate change, and the effect this can have on polar bear distribution in the Arctic. In fact, Christian Vibe, the Greenland representative on the Polar Bear … [Read more...] about Polar Bears Move When Climate Changes: A Note from Nichole Hoskin
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
