Last night Australia's Prime Minister, John Howard, announced an inquiry into a possible carbon trading scheme for Australia. He was speaking at the Business Council of Australia Annual Dinner in Sydney and the Ambassadors of both the United States … [Read more...] about Australian PM Rolls Over On Carbon Trading
Energy & Nuclear
Abiotic Oil: A Note from Louis Hissink
"There is a widely held belief that coal and oil are the result of a conversion from organic matter, both vegetable and biotic, that accumulated in sedimentary basins over geological time to become fossil fuels. It is presumed that vast periods of … [Read more...] about Abiotic Oil: A Note from Louis Hissink
Weekend Reading: More on the Stern Report
It was my plan to get out into the garden a bit this weekend. We have had beautiful weather lately here in Brisbane – clear skies, warm days and cool nights. This morning it’s raining – just nicely. But the official forecast is for a climate … [Read more...] about Weekend Reading: More on the Stern Report
Sir Nicholas Stern’s Report: First Impressions
Some British economist puts out a report on the economics of climate change for her majesty the Queen and the Australian media and the Left go gag-gag. Fran Kelly from your ABC announced it as The Report the world has been waiting for. Lying in bed … [Read more...] about Sir Nicholas Stern’s Report: First Impressions
California – goes for broke on greenhouse – mad, bad or visionary ?
I received the following note from a reader of this blog: "Last Wednesday the state of California, the world’s 12th largest emitter of greenhouse gases sued the country's largest automobile manufacturers, seeking billions of dollars for … [Read more...] about California – goes for broke on greenhouse – mad, bad or visionary ?
GM Canola to Power New Biofuels Plant?
Yesterday I received a copy of a Nufarm media release* announcing that the company had paid Monsanto $10 million for their Roundup Ready® canola germ plasm and a licence to the Roundup Ready® canola trait. The media release explained that "Roundup … [Read more...] about GM Canola to Power New Biofuels Plant?
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
