Category Archives: Environment
Now THAT was an earthquake!
Ten minutes ago, at 2:24am (on 19th October) I woke up to what I thought was massive thump from Morven either jumping out of bed and slamming her feet on the floorboards, or tripping over in the dark, or knocking … Continue reading
A while ago I learned of research and old trials to produce power from thorium. I was quite surprised about the lack of global industry and global government support to develop the technology to a commercial scale. I’m still not … Continue reading
why ultraviolet levels vary
An interesting company that I have been keeping an eye on for many years for purposes of interest and maybe investment, is Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals. They have been developing a pill which helps to give you a tan, which although I … Continue reading
rubbish left on glenelg beach
After everyone at Glenelg had left the beach on Australia day, large amounts of fast food waste packaging have been left behind, particularly near the Glenelg jetty. There are two bins at the end of the jetty, neither of them … Continue reading
Mike Rann decides to desalinate over recycle
Mike Rann has decided to desalinate water for Adelaide rather than what I believe is the more environmentally choice of recycling wastewater (i.e. effluent). ABC News reports that a deal has been struck to build a pilot plant at Pt … Continue reading


