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
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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
Beware the Exaggeration and Hype: A Speech by Arvi Parbo on Climate Change
Australian business icon Sir Arvi Parbo may not know much about the science of climate change, but he does know a bit about Australian business. I was interested to read his comment of last Wednesday that: "Big business today is very conscious of … [Read more...] about Beware the Exaggeration and Hype: A Speech by Arvi Parbo on Climate Change
The Carbon Neutral Myth: A New Book & Website
I've just discovered CarbonTradeWatch.org, a website critical of carbon trading. There are some thoughtful comments at the site including: "Many environmental NGOs have negotiated themselves into a corner, which allows little space for effective … [Read more...] about The Carbon Neutral Myth: A New Book & Website
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
