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
Small island states in clean energy race Dominica leads group of 52 small island developing states aiming for a 45% cut in emissions in the next 18 years Share288 Email John Vidal, environment editor guardian.co.uk, Thursday 10 May 2012 16.55 BST Sunlight warms the town of Roseau. The Caribbean island of Dominica plans to become Continue Reading →
Potential instability in West Antarctic Ice Sheet from newly discovered basin size of New Jersey Posted: 10 May 2012 07:05 AM PDT Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown sub-glacial basin nearly the size of New Jersey beneath the West Antarctic Ice Sheet near the Weddell Sea. The location, shape and texture of the mile-deep Continue Reading →
Angry voter backlash to Gillard Government’s budget bribes by: SIMON BENSON NATIONAL POLITICAL EDITOR From:The Daily Telegraph May 12, 201212:00AM 21 comments 0 Port Macquarie builder Anthony Shipway with wife Kodie and children Sonny and Lewis. Picture: Nathan Edwards Source: The Daily Telegraph JULIA Gillard’s carbon tax budget bribe has backfired spectacularly, with the majority Continue Reading →
Hooker scandal was a set-up: Thomson May 12, 2012 – 9:14AM Read later Craig Thomson … “I made some enemies”. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen Thomson’s alternative reality didn’t fit the facts Federal MP Craig Thomson says the Health Services Union (HSU) scandal was part of an elaborate sting designed to stymie his burgeoning political career. “I Continue Reading →
Top scientists urge governments to solve environmental ‘dilemmas’ Demand for water and energy, natural disasters and measuring carbon dioxide must be prioritised, leading institutions say Share78 Email Fiona Harvey, environment correspondent guardian.co.uk, Thursday 10 May 2012 13.02 BST Flooding in Thailand in December 2011. Natural disasters have been taking an increasing toll in recent years Continue Reading →
Cascades Volcano Observatory watches more than NWThe Seattle TimesThe Cascades Volcano Observatory’s name suggests an entirely Northwest focus. The file cabinets in John Ewert’s office suggest otherwise. By ERIC FLORIP No comments have been posted to this article. The Cascades Volcano Observatory’s name suggests an …See all stories on this topic » Volcanoes vs. bill Continue Reading →