"Monsanto is not alone in the research and development of crops designed to ward off destructive pests and disease, to require reduced pesticide applications, and to increase nutrition and yield in areas with traditionally poor showing for … [Read more...] about Monsanto
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Update: Nuclear, Forest & Cattle, &
Pilliga-Goonoo Pilliga-Goonoo forest communities want Premier Bob Carr to visit, but it doesn't look like he will. They are lamenting job loses. I reckon they would have a better chance of getting their jobs back if they focused on the … [Read more...] about Update: Nuclear, Forest & Cattle, &
Truth & Beauty
Comment from Walter Stark PhD, There is a most interesting essay by Rebeca Goldstein on Godel and the 'Nature of Mathematical Truth' at The Edge website. It deals with the fundamental philosophical divide between those on the one side who accept … [Read more...] about Truth & Beauty
Feeling Good About Emmissions (Part 2)
Norman Endacott sent in the following comment in response to yesterday's post on this issue. I am sure there is another perspective and invite someone (perhaps Steve) to send me a piece that is supportive of the Greenfleet initative that I could … [Read more...] about Feeling Good About Emmissions (Part 2)
Eating Whales (Part 2)
Whalers in Norway, Iceland and Greenland have called Australia's attempts to ban commercial whaling "ridiculous", according to a report on ABC Online. Federal Environment Minister Senator Ian Campbell is lobbying in Europe and the Pacific to get an … [Read more...] about Eating Whales (Part 2)
Feeling Good About Emmissions
"For a small donation, we can all feel a little better about driving our cars knowing that we are doing our bit to reduce the threat of global warming," suggests Peter Brock at the Greenfleet website. The idea is that for $40 (tax deductible), … [Read more...] about Feeling Good About Emmissions
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
