Genetically-modified oilseed and wheat crops could provide significant benefits to the economy, a new report says. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) estimates an uptake of GM crops could add $912 million to the … [Read more...] about Report: GM Crops Will Benefit Economy
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Emission Impossible
Governments around the world are working towards a commitment to deep cuts in CO2 emissions by 2050, or earlier, in the apparent belief that cuts are achievable, affordable, politically acceptable, and will have a measurable influence on climate … [Read more...] about Emission Impossible
Happy Birthday Cheeta
"It is 76 years since Cheeta the chimp was plucked from the African jungle to become a Hollywood star in the Tarzan movies. Yet incredibly, he is still going strong. "The oldest known living chimpanzee enjoys a leisurely retirement in California, … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Cheeta
Carbon Offsets to Expand National Parks or Selling Ice to Eskimos
In the cross-hairs of Queensland Government Acquisition? “The Queensland Government will channel more than $10 million a year into a new ‘Eco Fund' to expand the state's National Parks.” So said the Hon. Premier, Anna Bligh and Minister for … [Read more...] about Carbon Offsets to Expand National Parks or Selling Ice to Eskimos
The Global Warming Challenge: Scott Armstrong Calling Al Gore
Professor Scott Armstrong of the Wharton School of Business at the Univ. of Pennsyvania, also associated with the Heartland Institute, is internationally known for his pioneering work on forecasting methods. Recently, he challenged former … [Read more...] about The Global Warming Challenge: Scott Armstrong Calling Al Gore
Won’t Meet Emissions Targets, Unless
With present policies Australia has no chance of reducing our C02 emissions by anywhere near 80 per cent by the year 2050. Before I explain why, I should say that I am a greenhouse sceptic taking the view that it is very unlikely that CO2 is having a … [Read more...] about Won’t Meet Emissions Targets, Unless
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
