On Saturday I attended a conference at the State Library of New South Wales sponsored by the Independent Scholars Association of Australia, NSW Chapter, entitled "Looking for Forests, Seeing Trees: A Continent at Risk". Senator Bob Brown of the … [Read more...] about The Price of Woodchip
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Glaciers Surveyed, Article Reviewed
Phillip Done, a reader of this web-log, reviews a recent article in New Scientist: "The 27 August 2005 New Scientist (NS) has an article Global Warming: The flaw in the thaw. It examines recent developments in worldwide glacial retreat. 79 out of … [Read more...] about Glaciers Surveyed, Article Reviewed
Organic Food Crisis – Problems with Paper Trail
According to the Britian's Observer newspaper: Britain's organic food revolution was facing its first serious test last night after an Observer investigation revealed disturbing levels of fraud within the industry. Farmers, retailers and food … [Read more...] about Organic Food Crisis – Problems with Paper Trail
Food Taboos – Harris’ View
There has been a bit of discussion at this web-log about GM versus organic food. My position is well known including that I consider the aversion to GM irrational. I have written in the IPA Review (March 2004, Vol 56, No. 1) that GM is the new … [Read more...] about Food Taboos – Harris’ View
Build Dams So Hydra Can Wash Her Hair
I don't think KPMG partner Bernard Salt would like Hydra Sustainable -a member of the Victorian Government's eco-perfect family. In today's The Australian, Salt complains about hotels suggesting he re-use his towel to save water. Hydra goes as far … [Read more...] about Build Dams So Hydra Can Wash Her Hair
Saving the Planet Starts with The Sustainables?
The Victorian government has endorsed the activites of a family called the Sustainables. This family has identified 10 things that we can all do to save the planet. They are: 1. Take a four minute power shower 2. Take reusable bags with you when … [Read more...] about Saving the Planet Starts with The Sustainables?
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
