In discussions about water allocation in the Murray Darling Basin it is generally assumed that runoff now is equivalent to what it was at the time of European settlement. Consider, for example, the following table from a Murray Darling Basin … [Read more...] about Fewer Trees Means More Water for Macquarie Marshes: Ian Mott
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Bicycle Beats Peak Oil: Ian Mott
"At $2/litre I will fix my bicycle, I will get more exercise, I will lose weight, I will get fitter, I will live longer, I will get more things done, I will sleep better, I will notice more things as I pass them by, I will meet more people, I will be … [Read more...] about Bicycle Beats Peak Oil: Ian Mott
Ian Mott on Jared Diamond & Old Growth
Following my recent post titled 'More Tall Tales from Jared Diamond' there was comment that it would be useful to know the area of old growth forest remaining in Australia. I put the challenge to Ian Mott and here is his guest post: "Professor Jared … [Read more...] about Ian Mott on Jared Diamond & Old Growth
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.