Managing director of Ebono Institute and major sponsor of The Generator, Geoff Ebbs, is running against Kevin Rudd in the seat of Griffith at the next Federal election. By the expression on their faces in this candid shot it looks like a pretty dull campaign. Read on
Climate change scepticism could wipe out rural towns The World Today By Tom Nightingale Posted July 12, 2012 14:56:47 Photo:In many regional areas there is lingering scepticism about climate change (Gary Ticehurst: ABC News) Related Story: Country towns told to brace for climate change Related Story: Swan won’t rule out carbon price rethink Related Story: Research set to Continue Reading →
Trigger for past rapid sea level rise discovered Posted: 11 Jul 2012 10:47 AM PDT The cause of rapid sea level rise in the past has been found by scientists using climate and ice sheet models. The process, named ‘saddle-collapse’, was found to be the cause of two rapid sea level rise events: The Meltwater pulse Continue Reading →
Bankers behind bars Show Details This message contains blocked images. Show ImagesOptions Dear friends, Big banks have been rigging the interest rates on our mortgages and student loans! They’ve finally gone too far. The EU finance regulator is bringing new laws to put bankers behind bars for these crimes but needs popular support to face down Continue Reading →
Green news roundup: Flood protection, Donald Trump and curry The week’s top environment news stories and green events • If you’re not already receiving this roundup, sign up here to get the briefing delivered to your inbox Environment editor guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 11 July 2012 09.21 EDT An Environment Agency sign for Curry Moor pumping station in Somerset, Continue Reading →
New parasitic coral reef crustacean named after late reggae performer Bob Marley Posted: 10 Jul 2012 12:04 PM PDT President Barack Obama has one. Comedian Stephen Colbert has one. Elvis Presley has one. Even computer software magnate Bill Gates has one. And now, Bob Marley — the late popular Jamaican singer and guitarist — also has Continue Reading →
Ian McPhedran: Navy won’t turn back boats if lives at risk by: Ian McPhedran From:The Daily Telegraph July 11, 201212:00AM No matter the political agenda, the Australian Navy will not tow boats back if lives are at stake. Ian McPhedran Source: Supplied NAVY officers have mixed views about Tony Abbott’s plan to turn or tow Continue Reading →