The Scientists vs the Economists
Global warming calls forth the services of two professions above most others: science and economics.…More
Tagged: environment
The (Coal) Party's Over
BHP’s announcement last week that it will be going ahead with a new export coal…More
Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat
If the Federal elections of 1983 and 1996 are any guide to the longevity of…More
The Year That Will Be
There’s at least one certainty in Australian politics in 2008 – it will be a…More
Australia the Go-Between
Forget acting on global warming for our children’s sake. Nobel laureate Al Gore brought home…More
Iraqi Oil – Cock-Up or Conspiracy
How is it that the world is now contemplating oil prices above US$100 a barrel?…More
Profiteering from Carbon Trading
If, as their proponents claim, carbon markets are wonderful tools for bringing about emissions reductions…More
Fear of Flying
To put the environmental impact of airline travel into perspective, the next time you fly…More
Garrett, Gunns and Greens
When Peter Garrett faces the Sydney electorate of Kingsford Smith this Federal election, he can…More
Base Motives
To read the first article in this series click here. Early last year, a surprising…More