What is biodiversity and does the non-expert have a right to a say in which bits are conserved? Following are three views. I have designated them as 1. from the expert, 2. from the technologist, and 3. for the dummy: 1. Biodiveristy for the … [Read more...] about Biodiversity for Dummies
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Ok for Nemo, No Good for Bundie
I was on ABC Television's 7.30 Report last night suggesting we move beyond the argument of whether or not rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are contributing to global warming and prepare for climate change anyway. The program was focused on … [Read more...] about Ok for Nemo, No Good for Bundie
Lorikeets a Pest
Since announcing Don Burke as the new Chair of the AEF I have received emails from those wanting to promote leucaena, kill camphor laurels, naturalise lantana etcetera. Weeds and ferals are a huge environmental issue. But can we learn to live with … [Read more...] about Lorikeets a Pest
Campbell Coming Ashore
Still with the 'wind in his sails' from the vilification of whalers, Environment Minister Ian Campbell now intends to champion coastal development - or rather coastal protection. I am not really sure which. In the various associated media reports … [Read more...] about Campbell Coming Ashore
Censoring at this Blog
I have received an email accusing me of censoring comment at this web-log. The writer of the email could not have know that about 8 comments from yesterday afternoon did not get approved (they included comment from David V, Ender, Louis H and David … [Read more...] about Censoring at this Blog
Don Burke Takes Over
Don Burke, from Channel 9's Burke's Backyard, took over from me as Chair of the Australian Environment Foundation (AEF) this afternoon. Don is calling for a whole new approach to environmentalism and a focus on the management of our National … [Read more...] about Don Burke Takes Over
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
