One of the most interesting anomalies in Australian environmentalism is that the alumina industry is destroying the jarrah forest – and nobody seems to care. At least, nobody is complaining. Open cut mining of State Forests in Western Australia by … [Read more...] about Bauxite Mining in Jarrah Forests: A Note from Roger Underwood
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Newsweek Magazine’s Climate Editorial Screed Violates Basic Standards of Journalism: A Note from Marc Morano
Newsweek Magazine’s cover story of August 6, 2007 entitled, "The Truth About Denial” contains very little that could actually be considered balanced, objective or fair by journalistic standards. The one-sided editorial, masquerading as a “news … [Read more...] about Newsweek Magazine’s Climate Editorial Screed Violates Basic Standards of Journalism: A Note from Marc Morano
USA Now Mandating Solar and Wind Power
"The US House of Representatives has taken an unprecedented step toward cutting greenhouse gas emissions, as it passed a Bill requiring utility companies to produce 15 per cent of their electricity from wind and solar power. "Today, the House … [Read more...] about USA Now Mandating Solar and Wind Power
Starck Reminder: Australia Doesn’t Need to Import Fish
"THE protection of Australia's fisheries is pushing seafood imports to record levels, driving overfishing in other countries and exposing consumers to unacceptable levels of antibiotics and other contaminants. "Marine biologist Walter Starck said … [Read more...] about Starck Reminder: Australia Doesn’t Need to Import Fish
Climate Crisis Gender Bias: A Note from Woody
This reminds me of a satirical headline that I saw regarding the bridge over the Mississippi River that collapsed recently. "Bridge falls...Women and Minorities Hit Hardest" http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=38770 When the United Nations … [Read more...] about Climate Crisis Gender Bias: A Note from Woody
Asian Brown Clouds
Readers may already have seen the ABC News story 'Big brown Asian cloud blamed for glacial melting.' This story is based on a new paper published in the weekly journal Nature, also featured in the News and Views section. The paper, which looks at … [Read more...] about Asian Brown Clouds
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
