Conferences are an opportunity to make new friends. I met Kerry Miller at the Australian Environment Foundation last weekend in Canberra and have added her blog StrangeTimes to my blog roll. Like me Kerry is an optimist and she sees technology … [Read more...] about Introducing a Progressive Environmentalist and Blogger: Kerry Miller
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How Melbourne’s Climate Has Changed: A reply to Dr David Jones (Part 2)
IT is generally believed that there has been a decline in rainfall across Australia and that as a consequence cities like Melbourne must suffer severe water restrictions. Indeed if you live in Melbourne you must get prior written approval to fill a … [Read more...] about How Melbourne’s Climate Has Changed: A reply to Dr David Jones (Part 2)
On a Mission to a Low-Carbon Economy: Penny Wong
We have a "moral" duty to tackle climate change and won't delay action because of the world economic meltdown, a defiant Australian Climate Change Minister Penny Wong told the prestigious London School of Economics last night. … [Read more...] about On a Mission to a Low-Carbon Economy: Penny Wong
Jennifer Visits the Australian Parliament
Stewart Franks, Bob Carter and I gave a presentation at Parliament House on Monday evening on Climate Change. Professor Carter focused on global temperatures, I followed with some rainfall graphs for different parts of Australia, and then Associate … [Read more...] about Jennifer Visits the Australian Parliament
World Food Day 2008
Tomorrow is the United Nation’s “World Food Day” and the focus is on the pressing need for the world to adapt to climate change. But even before “climate change” became a political concern, the poor have been unable to deal effectively with drought, … [Read more...] about World Food Day 2008
Canadian Election: Carbon Tax Cost Liberals Votes
Liberal Leader Stephane Dion has lost the Canadian election: “The owlish professor-turned-politician defied two central political tenets in this election campaign: avoid overly complex policy and, above all, don't even suggest new taxes. His beloved … [Read more...] about Canadian Election: Carbon Tax Cost Liberals Votes
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
