"Research into hurricanes in the North Atlantic indirectly suggests that the last 100 years in Australia have been relatively wet. Forget about Greenhouse. Just the normal swings and roundabouts of the climate have the potential to be … [Read more...] about Expect Worse Droughts?
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Rachel Carson: Too Successful for Her Own Legacy
Rachel Carson was born on 27th May 1907. If she were still alive, she would be 100 years old today. Many claim her as founding the modern environment movement. Her work also had a direct influence on government. The US Congress went on to pass … [Read more...] about Rachel Carson: Too Successful for Her Own Legacy
Go Vote For This Blog or Another Libertarian’s
I'm apparently an "Australian Libertarian blogger" ...and that suits me fine. The Australian Libertarian blog has a poll asking who is the best "Australian libertarian solo-blogger". As the note before the poll says, "This is a good opportunity for … [Read more...] about Go Vote For This Blog or Another Libertarian’s
EU to Continue Support for Coal
Dear Jennifer, An announcement by the European Commission, as reported by the Chinese news agency, has the EC supporting the continued use and subsidisation of coal with the simple statement "No change should be made..." They also note that … [Read more...] about EU to Continue Support for Coal
The USA is an Anti-Whaling Whaling Nation: A Note from Rune
"What could have been a very hot issue this year at the International Whaling Commission (IWC) is the renewal of the aboriginal whaling quotas, in particular the quota for the United States. The IWC is a highly polarised, single-issue regime with … [Read more...] about The USA is an Anti-Whaling Whaling Nation: A Note from Rune
The Ethics of Eating a Smart Animal – Like a Whale
Dear Jennifer, A review on cetacean brains and cognition was published last week in PLOS Biology. I think it is the best summary to date on this subject and it raises again the uncomfortable matter of the ethics of whaling irrespective of … [Read more...] about The Ethics of Eating a Smart Animal – Like a Whale
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
