THE Australian government has announced plans to introduce a carbon price scheme forcing industry to buy a permit for each tonne of carbon dioxide emitted from July 1, 2012. A trading system, with the carbon permit price set on a market linked to … [Read more...] about ‘Carbon Price’ Won’t Reduce Emissions from Power Stations
Opinion
Why Action on AGW
LABOR must win back voters lost to the Greens by advocating stronger action on climate change and supporting gay marriage, according to a secret internal review of the party's performance that also urges the government to do more to court votes in … [Read more...] about Why Action on AGW
Big Bang Rebuttal, Part 1: A Note from Joseph A. Olson
SUPERSTITION has exerted a powerful force on human psyche and history. Strengthened with a few facts, a superstition becomes accepted reality until new perceptions can reopen debate. That is an exciting possibility in today’s Nouveau Renaissance. … [Read more...] about Big Bang Rebuttal, Part 1: A Note from Joseph A. Olson
A Real Opportunity for the Australian Greens to Be the Farmers’ Friend
In the lead up to the NSW State Election some Australian Green’s candidates have been claiming they are the farmer’s friend (Wolves’ ain’t so bad, Jeremy Bradley, February 10, The Land, pg. 26). Certainly there is no reason for continued conflict … [Read more...] about A Real Opportunity for the Australian Greens to Be the Farmers’ Friend
Environmental Elements that Cause Illness: A Note from Krista Peterson
Pesticides, plastics, and VOCs are some of the numerous chemicals that come to mind when we think about pollutants. However, not all substances that can contaminate our air and water are manmade. Many materials found in nature can become … [Read more...] about Environmental Elements that Cause Illness: A Note from Krista Peterson
What to Listen to, and Read, this Week
Consider this an open thread. Let other readers of this blog know what you are listening to, and reading, this week by way of a comment. And consider donating to the continued operation of this blog. There is an orange button at the top right … [Read more...] about What to Listen to, and Read, this Week
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
