I had lunch last week with Rick Ness, President Director of Newmont Mining in Indonesia, and his son Eric. They were in Australia very briefly and took time to visit us at the IPA when I was in Melbourne. Journalist Mark Hawthorne from The Age was … [Read more...] about Rick Ness Could Not Eat 77 Cans of Tuna
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Shell Fast-Tracking Second Generation Biofuels
In August last year when the Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, announced a $1.576 billion funding package over eight-years to promote alternative fuels in particular ethanol I received an email from Ray Wilson with the comment that: “Ethanol … [Read more...] about Shell Fast-Tracking Second Generation Biofuels
An Open Letter to Sir Richard Branson from Robert J. Rohatensky
Dear Sir Richard Branson, Upon reading the information on the recently announced Virgin Earth Challenge I feel that although I admire the noble effort, I have difficulty with the terms and conditions of the challenge. I believe that if you and the … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to Sir Richard Branson from Robert J. Rohatensky
Al Gore Buys Carbon Offsets from Al Gore?
Former US Vice President, Al Gore, has emerged as the world's best known and greatest advocate for everyone doing their bit to use less energy including at home and/or buying carbon offsets particularly when they travel by aeroplane. According to … [Read more...] about Al Gore Buys Carbon Offsets from Al Gore?
Have You Been To Church Today: A Note from Roger Burke on Sunday
Hi Jennifer, Have you been to church today? No? Well you have if you believe in the Global Warming summary as purported by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (UN IPCC) because the result is based on faith, just like … [Read more...] about Have You Been To Church Today: A Note from Roger Burke on Sunday
Ouch! One Big Snake
Here's one big snake caught on an electric fence in South Africa near the town of Nyngan, New South Wales, Australia.** Photo via Helen Mahar, correct identification thanks to Nexus Ouch! Someone had some fun suggesting this python was … [Read more...] about Ouch! One Big Snake
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
