New environmental organisation the AEF was launched today in Tenterfield. For more information see the website www.aefweb.info. I was at the launch. While the official proceedings lasted perhaps 40 minutes the audience was so intrigued by the … [Read more...] about AEF Launched on World Environment Day
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Access to Better Information: My Wish for World Environment Day
Tomorrow is World Environment Day. Perhaps a time to reflect on what has been achieved in terms of environmental protection including controls on pollution? A lot of time and money has been invested in improving water quality in our rivers and … [Read more...] about Access to Better Information: My Wish for World Environment Day
Bob Carr Calls for Debate on Nuclear
According to ABC Online, New South Wales Premier Bob Carr has called for a debate on the benefits and risks of nuclear power as an alternative energy source. "The world's got to debate whether uranium-derived power is more dangerous than coal," he … [Read more...] about Bob Carr Calls for Debate on Nuclear
Talking Veg Tomorrow in Both Blackall & Canberra
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meets tomorrow (Friday) in Canberra. On the agenda is the need for an intergovernmental agreement on native vegetation. This follows on from the findings of an August 2004 Productivity Commission Report … [Read more...] about Talking Veg Tomorrow in Both Blackall & Canberra
Vague About Collapse
I watched Jared Diamond (Californian Professor of Geography, Pulitzer Prize winner for 'Guns, Germs and Steel')on the SBS Insight program last night. He is in Australia promoting his new book 'Collapse' and was interviewed last night with an … [Read more...] about Vague About Collapse
Stop Climate Change – Impossible!
When I see people holding 'stop climate change' placards, I wish for a new environmental movement. One that understands and accepts planet earth. An environment movement that understand, whether or not we do something about carbon dioxide … [Read more...] about Stop Climate Change – Impossible!
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
