State and federal governments, blinded by alarmist reports falsely predicting a dry future, have done very little about flood mitigation – except perhaps from sea-level rise. Earlier today, the small town of Theodore was evacuated as the Dawson … [Read more...] about Nathan Dam would have mitigated Theodore flooding
Opinion
Christmas is for Atheists too: Chrys Stevenson
"Despite its name, Christians don’t own Christmas. The celebration of the winter solstice is a European cultural inheritance that’s been purloined by the Christian branch of our global family. I say it’s high time we non-theists contested the Will. … [Read more...] about Christmas is for Atheists too: Chrys Stevenson
The Inevitable Triumph of Nuclear Power?
"ANNA Bligh, the Queensland Premier, has backed calls for the Labor Party to review its policy on nuclear power "The Queensland Premier has warned that renewable sources cannot meet the surging demand for baseload electricity... according to The … [Read more...] about The Inevitable Triumph of Nuclear Power?
Official Seasonal Forecasts Wrong Again
“Let’s hope Santa isn’t relying on weather forecasts from the U.K. Met Office. The British deep freeze of recent weeks (which has also immobilized much of continental Europe) is profoundly embarrassing for the official forecaster. Just two months ago … [Read more...] about Official Seasonal Forecasts Wrong Again
Snowy Hydro Still in Denial: Ben Glover
SNOWY Hydro has denied playing a role in exacerbating this month’s devastating floods despite a leaked document which appears to show that the authority released almost 7000 megalitres from Eucumbene Dam on December 8 – causing water levels to rise … [Read more...] about Snowy Hydro Still in Denial: Ben Glover
Market Research and Unhealthy Rivers: David Boyd
The market researchers/analysts tell me that you wont win a "counter-intuitive" argument. Because people have been conditioned by repetitive claims of a particular point of view, to forthrightly state the opposite is likely to be dismissed out of … [Read more...] about Market Research and Unhealthy Rivers: David Boyd
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
