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
Climate & Climate Change
Stop Climate Change – Impossible!
When I see people holding 'stop climate change' placards, I wish for a new environmental movement. One that understands and accepts planet earth. An environment movement that understand, whether or not we do something about carbon dioxide … [Read more...] about Stop Climate Change – Impossible!
Exporting C02 Emissions
Furiously preparing a powerpoint presentation for tomorrow from a hotel in Dubbo, I have stumbled across the following information: Australia is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs)per capita in the world, using figures from the US Energy … [Read more...] about Exporting C02 Emissions
Kyoto’s relevance to ‘Back o’ Bourke’
I leave today for Brewarrina, 100kms east of Bourke. I will be speaking at a NSW Farmer's Forum on the issues I raised in my column in The Land of 3rd February. I wrote: The latest round of restrictions on tree clearing in NSW and Queensland were … [Read more...] about Kyoto’s relevance to ‘Back o’ Bourke’
If Another 5 Years of Tony Blair, And
The big news this morning is that exit polls suggest Tony Blair will be re-elected to lead Britain for another 5 years. What does this mean for the environment? Blair clearly cares about the environment and is concerned by what he sees as a … [Read more...] about If Another 5 Years of Tony Blair, And
What do Geologists know about Climate?
After Michael Duffy interviewed Prof Bob Carter on climate change on his ABC radio program Counterpoint, there was comment on at least one web-blog site. John Quiggin wrote: "It would be more accurate to describe Carter as a prominent research … [Read more...] about What do Geologists know about Climate?
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
