Existing rules and regulations can sometimes be impossible to understand without an understanding of the history of the issue. I've only followed 'whaling' as an issue for a few years and have never felt I really understood the determination of the … [Read more...] about Whaling Continues Because Activists Pushed Too Hard?
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Climatologist Fired for Exposing Warming Myths
"University of Washington climate scientist Mark Albright was dismissed from his position as associate state climatologist, just weeks after exposing false claims of shrinking glaciers in the Cascade Mountains. "Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels had … [Read more...] about Climatologist Fired for Exposing Warming Myths
Richard Ness to Sue New York Times Journalist
"Today, May 15, at 11:00 am in the District Court of Central Jakarta, Dad’s Legal Counsels filed a civil claim against Jane Perlez and the New York Times Company. While talking to my Dad [Richard Ness] yesterday, I asked what prompted him to take … [Read more...] about Richard Ness to Sue New York Times Journalist
Government Ban on GM to ‘Expire’ in Victoria
"Victorian farmers have welcomed reports that the Victorian Government will give farmers the choice to grow genetically modified crops, effectively breaking ranks with other Labor states that have imposed moratoria on GM production. "According to … [Read more...] about Government Ban on GM to ‘Expire’ in Victoria
Zimbabwe to Head UN Sustainability Program: What Where They Thinking?
It says much about the state of African politics, and the credibility of the United Nations (UN), that Francis Nhema, Zimbabwe's minister for environment and tourism, was elected last Saturday to head the UN Commission on Sustainable … [Read more...] about Zimbabwe to Head UN Sustainability Program: What Where They Thinking?
I’ve Been Visiting The Murray Mouth, And
I know the dams at the top of the Murray River are very low, but there is still water in the lower reaches of the system. Today I visited the so-called Murray Mouth which is part of the Coorong National Park. We then drove around the western … [Read more...] about I’ve Been Visiting The Murray Mouth, And
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
