"Controlled indoor spraying of the infamous pesticide DDT is poised to make a comeback in countries that have tried and failed to do without it in the battle against malaria," reports news service Reuters. The Institute of Public Affairs* has … [Read more...] about DDT returns to battle malaria in Africa: Reuters
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How Trees Can Be Bad: Ross Coulthart
You may remember that some weeks ago the Channel 9 Sunday Program featured a documentary on salinity title 'Australia's Salinity Crisis: What Crisis'. While researching the dryland salinity issue, reporter Ross Coulthart got interested in land … [Read more...] about How Trees Can Be Bad: Ross Coulthart
Water Actually Recycled Urine: Mercurius
Last weekend residents of Toowoomba -- Australia's largest inland regional city and a city running out of water -- voted against a proposal whereby the city would draw 25 per cent of its water from recycled effluent. On the subject of water and … [Read more...] about Water Actually Recycled Urine: Mercurius
Survey: Native Private Forestry in NSW
I received the following note: "You may like to bring this survey to the attention of your readers: http://www.AdvancedSurvey.com/default.asp?SurveyID=42053 . Responses are public: anyone who takes the survey can see a summary of all the responses … [Read more...] about Survey: Native Private Forestry in NSW
Toowoomba Votes Against Water Recycling
"The Mayor of Toowoomba, Di Thorley, says the case for water recycling in Australia has been dealt a severe blow as a result of yesterday's poll in the south-east Queensland city. Around 60 per cent of residents have voted 'no' to a plan to draw 25 … [Read more...] about Toowoomba Votes Against Water Recycling
Note from Eric Baumholder
Jennifer, I really like your blog and visit it a lot. Perhaps you and your readers would enjoy a bit of levity at the expense of extremist activists! And of course, I'd appreciate the attention. http://activismhumor.blogspot.com/ Regards, Eric … [Read more...] about Note from Eric Baumholder
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
