My second three-year contract with the Melbourne-based Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) ended with the financial year and is not being renewed. I learnt a lot during the six years - especially early on with Andrew McIntyre teaching me how to … [Read more...] about Jennifer Marohasy Leaves the IPA
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Rational Advice on ‘Carbon Act’ Censored (Part 2)
A WEEK ago President Barrack Obama praised the House of Representatives for passing the ‘Clean Energy and Security Act’. Everyone agrees that it’s far reaching legislation. The US Environment Protection Agency had one of its employees, a 35-year … [Read more...] about Rational Advice on ‘Carbon Act’ Censored (Part 2)
Harsh Words for ‘Deniers’ from Nobel Laureate
“YET the deniers are choosing, willfully, to ignore that threat, placing future generations of Americans in grave danger, simply because it’s in their political interest to pretend that there’s nothing to worry about. If that’s not betrayal, I … [Read more...] about Harsh Words for ‘Deniers’ from Nobel Laureate
Al Gore Supports New Eco-Domain Names
Promo for “.eco,” a top level domain for green-minded nonprofits, businesses, and individuals on the internet. Video here. … [Read more...] about Al Gore Supports New Eco-Domain Names
James Hansen Arrested
Actress Daryl Hannah was arrested this afternoon in West Virginia along with NASA climatologist James Hansen, local activist Michael Brune of Rainforest Action Network, Goldman Prize winner Judy Bonds, 94-year-old former U.S. Representative Ken … [Read more...] about James Hansen Arrested
Defining the Sceptics (Part 1)
“THE improver of natural knowledge absolutely refuses to acknowledge authority, as such. For him, scepticism is the highest of duties; blind faith the one unpardonable sin.” This quote from Thomas Huxley is a favourite among so called 'climate … [Read more...] about Defining the Sceptics (Part 1)