Climate Rationalists have assembled an open letter to the Bali climate conference. Signatories include Bob Carter and Lord Lawson of Blaby. The letter begins: Open Letter to the Secretary-General of the United Nations Dec. 13, 2007 His Excellency … [Read more...] about Open Letter to Bali: Give Up Futile Attempts to Combat Climate Change
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New Australian Prime Minister Wrong to Fast Track Kyoto Ratification?
Australia has ratified the Kyoto Protocol. This was Kevin Rudd’s first official act as the new Australian Prime Minister. But according to an international law expert, Donald Rothwell, without domestic legislation in place the new government could … [Read more...] about New Australian Prime Minister Wrong to Fast Track Kyoto Ratification?
The Siberian Flying Squirrel
Hi Jennifer, The Siberian flying squirrel in Finland and Estonia are an inhabitant of the Palaearctic taiga. It can not fly like a bat , but it can glide up to 75 metres. It prefers old nest holes made by woodpeckers , but may also nest in bird … [Read more...] about The Siberian Flying Squirrel
In The Blue Mountains
I have been exploring the Blue Mountains west of Sydney.** There are some spectacular walks from Evans and Govett's Lookouts near Blackheath. In the following photograph you can see vegetation black from the 2006-07 Lawsons Long Alley fire which … [Read more...] about In The Blue Mountains
Reality Arrives in Bali
Reality seems to be obstructing any meaningful deal in Bali - looks like another holiday, sorry, I mean conference, will be needed, somewhere else 'nice.' In public, climate scientists and European politicians are generally optimistic that rising … [Read more...] about Reality Arrives in Bali
Baby tax needed to save the planet
If you thought global warming hysteria couldn't get any worse, think again: A WEST Australian medical expert wants families to pay a $5000-plus "baby levy" at birth and an annual carbon tax of up to $800 a child. Writing in today's Medical Journal … [Read more...] about Baby tax needed to save the planet