New Zealand has signed up to a contingent liability of $9 billion to $14 billion at present values through its commitment to the Kyoto protocol, according to what has become know as the Castalia Report. While the report was published last September … [Read more...] about Kiwi’s Counting Cost of Kyoto
Climate & Climate Change
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, &
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)
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
Nuclear & Forest Update, & a Request
1. Nuclear - update Some outrage followed Bob Carr's suggestion we should debate nuclear power as an energy option. The Australian today has a piece by Amanda Hodge that includes: "It's an attempt to make the argument a coal versus nuclear debate … [Read more...] about Nuclear & Forest Update, & a Request
Bob Carr Calls for Debate on Nuclear
According to ABC Online, New South Wales Premier Bob Carr has called for a debate on the benefits and risks of nuclear power as an alternative energy source. "The world's got to debate whether uranium-derived power is more dangerous than coal," he … [Read more...] about Bob Carr Calls for Debate on Nuclear
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
