Every so often I am asked to be a part of Friday morning's panel of guests at the local ABC radio station. Guests nominate their 'big issue' for the week and discussion follows. I am on tomorrow (it will probably be today by the time I post this) … [Read more...] about Nuclear Fusion to Power the World?
Energy & Nuclear
Taralga’s Potential Windmills
Some residents of Taralga don't like windmills and have sent me the following poster picture Download file (180 kb). It came with the following text: "Place on notice boards, dart boards, toilet doors......the mind boggles. Let's just get the … [Read more...] about Taralga’s Potential Windmills
Running on What?
Just last month the PM announced the appointment of a taskforce to "examine the latest scientific evidence on the impacts of ethanol and other biofuel use on human health, environmental outcomes and automotive operations" (quote not at above … [Read more...] about Running on What?
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
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
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
