I have previously blogged about the record low (since satellite measurements began) for Arctic sea ice in 2007, and some of the contributory factors, here, here and here. The record high for sea ice coverage in the Antarctic received little or no … [Read more...] about Sea Ice Update
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Dead River Red Gums (Part II)
Yesterday I posted some photographs of healthy Blue Gums in the Grose Valley. I suggested in the comment thread that followed, that River Red Gums are more suseptible to fire, and that a fire in October 2006 in the Barmah forest destroyed many … [Read more...] about Dead River Red Gums (Part II)
Blue Gums in Grose Valley Healthy After Back-Burning
Just over a year ago media reports indicated the Blue Gum Forest of the Grose Valley was “hanging in the balance” because of a wildfire made “more intense, unpredictable and extensive by massive backburning operations”. I trekked into the forest … [Read more...] about Blue Gums in Grose Valley Healthy After Back-Burning
The Giant White-tailed Rat
One of Australia’s largest native rodents, the Giant White-tailed Rat (Uromys caudimaculatus) has such formidable teeth and jaw strength, they have been known to eat through steel garbage bins. They are also capable of dispersing large-seeded tree … [Read more...] about The Giant White-tailed Rat
From Paul’s Favourite Australian Bird
Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita), Photograph taken on Hamilton Island in about September 2006. Where are you Biggsy? … [Read more...] about From Paul’s Favourite Australian Bird
Marc Morano: Pielke JR (not SR) Takes on Critics of Senate 400 Plus Scientist Report!
Roger Pielke, Jr. is a believer in man-made global warming. Pielke Jr. directs the University of Colorado's Center for Science and Technology Policy Research and also is an associate professor of environmental studies. So the article below is a very … [Read more...] about Marc Morano: Pielke JR (not SR) Takes on Critics of Senate 400 Plus Scientist Report!
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
