Does the end ever justify the means? Some activists concerned about global warming, and who want the rest of the world to be as concerned as they are, recognise people care about polar bears and want to exploit them as a 'victim' of climate change. … [Read more...] about Polar Bear Politics: Misrepresenting the Nature of One Smart Bear
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Australia Scuttles Opportunity for Whale Management Plan: Dr Graham Hall
A new NGO called Species Management Specialists (SMS) has criticised Australia’s stance at the International Whaling Commission and called for a resumption of negotiations to complete a commercial whaling management regime. Following is their media … [Read more...] about Australia Scuttles Opportunity for Whale Management Plan: Dr Graham Hall
Investigate the Scientific Fraud: Rob Gourlay on Salinity Research & Funding in Australia
Rob Gourlay from Environmental Consultants ERIC, is calling for an independent investigation by the Australian Government to get to the bottom of the claims in today's Channel Nine Sunday Program: "The Channel Nine Sunday Program on Salt Solutions … [Read more...] about Investigate the Scientific Fraud: Rob Gourlay on Salinity Research & Funding in Australia
Brian Tunstall Talks Dryland Salinity
It was not long after I started with the Institute of Public Affairs in July 2003, that Prof Bob Carter at James Cook University suggested I contact Brian Tunstall. Bob knew I was struggling with dryland salinity issues, that I was feeling outraged … [Read more...] about Brian Tunstall Talks Dryland Salinity
‘Australia’s Salinity Crisis: What Crisis?’ ask Ross Coulthart & Nick Farrow
“Unless you’re prepared to redo thirty years of scientific research yourself, the debate on this point [the salinity crisis] comes down to a pure question of comparative credibility,” wrote Professor John Quiggin in April 2004, click here. John … [Read more...] about ‘Australia’s Salinity Crisis: What Crisis?’ ask Ross Coulthart & Nick Farrow
Who Should Look After the World’s Whales?
The next International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting is planned for St Kitts in the Caribbean from June 16 to 20. Rumor has it that the meeting will mark a change in the balance of power at the IWC from the antiwhaling to the prowhaling … [Read more...] about Who Should Look After the World’s Whales?
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
